The Strangers is a West Indian fictional short story set in the imaginary Bamboo Village in Barbados during the 1950s. It captures the essence of the island's language and culture in several conversations and incidents. It is humorous and highly entertaining. The Strangers is the fifth short story of Volume 1 of the intriguing collection: 'The Chronicles of Bamboo Village'; which embodies the dynamics transitions and transforms of the island, from the 1950s until Present, through the eyes, relations and interactions of the villagers of Bamboo and their counterparts in 'Glentis Village'. The Strangers is the key link to Volume 1, enjoyable and quite satisfying read.