Lime Tree Can't Bear Orange (English)

A teenage girl in Trinidad-Tobago is forced into maturity too quickly by the constant threat of sexual abuse from older men. Celia D'Abadie is virtually alone in the world from her first breath, as her mother dies during childbirth and her father has long since returned to his home in Europe. Her Aunt Tassi does her best to raise Celia in a loving atmosphere, but her Uncle Roman has more lecherous intentions. After Roman rapes her, the 16-year-old Celia flees for the capital of Trinidad, where she has no trouble gaining the attention of an array of men. Each potential suitor offers Celia a different version of a better life, and she must decide whether to prioritize romantic love, financial security, or mental comfort as she plots the course of her life. minimize