AR Book Level
6.7
AR Points
26
Word Count
154,299
Interest Level
Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Genre
Fiction
AR Quiz #
64884 EN
About this book
"The Polished Hoe" by Austin Clarke is a Giller Prize-winning novel set in the West Indies in 1952. The story centers on a conversation between a policeman and a woman who has committed a crime. The narrative explores themes of power, identity, and the complex social dynamics of the Caribbean during this time period.