--- product_id: 62267663 title: "The Lonely Londoners (Penguin Modern Classics)" price: "€ 18.63" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/62267663-the-lonely-londoners-penguin-modern-classics store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # The Lonely Londoners (Penguin Modern Classics) **Price:** € 18.63 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Lonely Londoners (Penguin Modern Classics) - **How much does it cost?** € 18.63 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/62267663-the-lonely-londoners-penguin-modern-classics) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Lonely Londoners (Penguin Modern Classics) : Selvon, Sam, Susheila, Nasta: desertcart.co.uk: Books Review: Well written story about black immigrants to the UK - I brought this book as part of my degree course in English literature but I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. To begin with it takes a little while to get the hang of the patois of the book, but it is worth persevering as it gets easier the more you read. It is the story of a black man arriving in London for the first time and the friends and acquaintances he meets. It is both a very funny and thought provoking story, that follows the fortunes and misfortunes of a group of West Indian immigrants trying to survive in a completely alien environment, it gives you a unique insight into the lives that the men lived in their home country and how they adapt these to their new home. If you enjoy this as much as I did you will probably find yourself also reading The Housing Lark as well as Moses Ascending. Review: Endearing characters and fully believable - Believable story with endearing characters. An insight into a different time and community ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 8,125 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 609 in Fiction Classics (Books) 1,814 in Literary Fiction (Books) 1,888 in Social Sciences (Books) | | Customer reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (1,899) | | Dimensions | 12.9 x 1.1 x 19.8 cm | | Edition | 1st | | ISBN-10 | 0141188413 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0141188416 | | Item weight | 124 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 160 pages | | Publication date | 27 July 2006 | | Publisher | Penguin Classics | ## Images ![The Lonely Londoners (Penguin Modern Classics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81wzplmFp7L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well written story about black immigrants to the UK *by P***N on 8 April 2021* I brought this book as part of my degree course in English literature but I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. To begin with it takes a little while to get the hang of the patois of the book, but it is worth persevering as it gets easier the more you read. It is the story of a black man arriving in London for the first time and the friends and acquaintances he meets. It is both a very funny and thought provoking story, that follows the fortunes and misfortunes of a group of West Indian immigrants trying to survive in a completely alien environment, it gives you a unique insight into the lives that the men lived in their home country and how they adapt these to their new home. If you enjoy this as much as I did you will probably find yourself also reading The Housing Lark as well as Moses Ascending. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Endearing characters and fully believable *by A***R on 20 February 2026* Believable story with endearing characters. An insight into a different time and community ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful insight *by K***R on 28 August 2009* I raced through this book in one sitting, finding it a well written and fascinating read. Written in 1956 and based in London, it provides the reader with a thought-provoking look into an immigrant's world. I found myself becoming more open-minded with each page, because it is exceedingly honest and incredibly heartfelt. I also like the structure of the narrative. it is multi-stranded, non-linear and doesn't have a single chapter. This does not hinder the text; instead it serves as a stream of conscious, making it more authentic. As well as this it is written in broken English, again adding to the authenticity and adding an almost poetic rhythm to the text. A brilliant read. --- ## 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.pt/products/62267663-the-lonely-londoners-penguin-modern-classics](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/62267663-the-lonely-londoners-penguin-modern-classics) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-06-18*