John Crow's Devil by Marlon James

John Crow's Devil

Marlon James

226 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction historical literary magical realism dark reflective medium-paced
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This stunning debut novel tells the story of a biblical struggle in a remote Jamaican village in 1957. With language as taut as classic works by Cormac McCarthy, and a richness reminiscent of early Toni Morrison, Marlon James reveals his unique na...

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Community Reviews Summary of 268 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 52%
challenging 50%
mysterious 50%
emotional 25%
reflective 19%
sad 19%
adventurous 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 13%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Character: 24% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.7

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