--- product_id: 397982816 title: "No Telephone to Heaven" price: "€ 28.14" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.de/products/397982816-no-telephone-to-heaven store_origin: DE region: Germany --- # Deep dive into Jamaican socio-political history Classic post-colonial narrative Non-linear storytelling spanning 1950s-80s No Telephone to Heaven **Price:** € 28.14 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the untold stories of Jamaica’s past—where history meets identity in every page. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** No Telephone to Heaven - **How much does it cost?** € 28.14 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.de](https://www.desertcart.de/products/397982816-no-telephone-to-heaven) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Social Divide Exposed:** Experience vivid contrasts between wealth and poverty, revealing harsh societal realities. - • **Rich Historical Context:** Immerse yourself in the turbulent political landscape of 1950s-1980s Jamaica. - • **Complex, Layered Narrative:** Engage with a non-linear, lyrical storytelling style that challenges and rewards. - • **Timeless Post-Colonial Insight:** Explore race, class, and identity through a critically acclaimed Jamaican-American lens. - • **Literary Symbolism for Thought Leaders:** Perfect for professionals and academics seeking profound cultural and political themes. ## Overview No Telephone to Heaven is a 1996 paperback novel by Michelle Cliff, published by Penguin’s Plume Books. This critically acclaimed work explores themes of colonialism, race, and political awakening through a non-linear narrative set in Jamaica from the 1950s to the 1980s. Praised for its rich symbolism and vivid social contrasts, it holds a 4.4-star rating and ranks among top literary and historical fiction titles. ## Description A brilliant Jamaican-American writer takes on the themes of colonialism, race, myth, and political awakening. Originally published in 1987, this critically acclaimed novel is the continu Review: Great novel about Jamaican for those who like post-colonial issues - Not a straightforward story in time sequence, so if you like Toni Morrison you'll like this. The plot is about a young Jamaican woman's identity crisis--race, sex, class, politics, country--but what intrigued me the most was the very graphic descriptions of the "dungle" where the homeless women and children live, on top of a garbage heap surrounded by fencing, vs. the descriptions of the life of the wealthy in Jamaica, and how little they know about each other. The gap between rich and poor is horrendous,and Cliff does a great job getting into the minds and motivations of the unschooled, illiterate, unknown although everywhere poor. Time period is the 1950's-1980's; during the Manley/Marley years, violent political uprisings and the threat of revolution play an important role. Lots of great symbolism for English professors teaching Caribbean literature too. Review: Important themes but slow at points - No Telephone to Heaven by Michelle Cliff A novel following Clare Savage as she navigates identity, colonialism, and belonging while returning to Jamaica after time abroad. Okay book that examines class and race in Jamaica and worldwide in a lyrical and fragmented way. It explores important themes but felt boring at times. ## Features - Binding: paperback - Language: english - Manufacturer: Penguin Publishing Group - Brand: Plume Books - Publication date: 1996-01-01T00:00:01Z ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #259,003 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2,265 in U.S. Literature #4,728 in Historical Fiction #17,092 in Literary Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 78 Reviews | ## Images ![No Telephone to Heaven - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71An21jaIaL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great novel about Jamaican for those who like post-colonial issues *by L***5 on 21 December 2008* Not a straightforward story in time sequence, so if you like Toni Morrison you'll like this. The plot is about a young Jamaican woman's identity crisis--race, sex, class, politics, country--but what intrigued me the most was the very graphic descriptions of the "dungle" where the homeless women and children live, on top of a garbage heap surrounded by fencing, vs. the descriptions of the life of the wealthy in Jamaica, and how little they know about each other. The gap between rich and poor is horrendous,and Cliff does a great job getting into the minds and motivations of the unschooled, illiterate, unknown although everywhere poor. Time period is the 1950's-1980's; during the Manley/Marley years, violent political uprisings and the threat of revolution play an important role. Lots of great symbolism for English professors teaching Caribbean literature too. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Important themes but slow at points *by J***Z on 30 March 2020* No Telephone to Heaven by Michelle Cliff A novel following Clare Savage as she navigates identity, colonialism, and belonging while returning to Jamaica after time abroad. Okay book that examines class and race in Jamaica and worldwide in a lyrical and fragmented way. It explores important themes but felt boring at times. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thank you *by M***O on 9 February 2020* I was sad to learn that the author has died already for this is a beautiful work so rich in metaphors of our daily realities especially those who comes from post-colonial worlds and wants to make a change. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.de/products/397982816-no-telephone-to-heaven](https://www.desertcart.de/products/397982816-no-telephone-to-heaven) --- *Product available on Desertcart Germany* *Store origin: DE* *Last updated: 2026-07-06*