Oonya Kempadooová sa vo svojej tvorbe zameriava na životy a vzťahy ľudí v karibskom prostredí. Jej štýl je prenikavý a citlivý, často skúma zložitosť medľudských vzťahov a spoločenské nuansy. Kempadooová dokáže majstrovsky zachytiť atmosféru ostrovného života a zároveň preniknúť hlboko do psychológie svojich postáv. Jej písanie ponúka čitateľom pútavý vhľad do sveta, ktorý je zároveň exotický aj univerzálne ľudský.
Cliff and Ossi, raised in small-town Plymouth, Tobago, encounter a wealthy couple who invite Cliff into their luxurious home. This brief escape from their harsh reality soon unravels as money and the couple's car go missing, exposing class and racial tensions and prompting questions about relationships and responsibility.
Set in 1970s Guyana, the narrative follows a girl's transition from childhood to adolescence in the vibrant town of Tamarind Grove. It explores the lives of its eccentric families, highlighting both their joys and tragedies. Through the protagonist's keen observations, the story captures the cultural and political nuances of the era, reflecting the complexities of growing up and the shift from innocence to a deeper understanding of the world around her.