The Fisher King: A Novel by Paule Marshall

The Fisher King: A Novel

Paule Marshall

224 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

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In 1949, Sonny-Rett Payne, a jazz pianist, fled New York for Paris to escape both his family's disapproval of his music and the racism that shadowed his career. Now, decades later, his eight-year-old grandson is brought to Payne's old Brooklyn nei...

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Community Reviews Summary of 25 reviews

Moods

challenging 66%
emotional 66%
dark 33%
hopeful 33%
informative 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.4

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