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224 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
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Language: English
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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...
Community Reviews Summary of 25 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
dark 33%
hopeful 33%
informative 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
Pace
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
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Minor
Racism224 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 25 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
dark 33%
hopeful 33%
informative 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Racism