Best of the Spectator The Book Club: Good Scammer
Nov 29, 2023
Guy Kennaway, author of the novel Good Scammer, discusses the connection between scamming and skin bleaching, the debate over scamming and reparations in Jamaica, and Jamaica's influence on James Bond. They also delve into the division of wealth in cities and the importance of the Putchwa language and cultural identity.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Connection Between Scamming and Skin Bleaching
04:11 • 14min
Debate over Scamming and Reparation in Jamaica
17:57 • 3min
Reassessing the Division of Wealth and Resources in Cities
20:32 • 2min
Discussion on a Book about a Scammer and the Legacy of Slavery
22:05 • 2min
Jamaica's Influence on James Bond
23:57 • 6min
The Importance of Putchwa Language and Cultural Identity
29:42 • 16min