The Birdcatcher by Gayl Jones

The Birdcatcher

Gayl Jones

216 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction historical literary challenging dark reflective medium-paced
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The Birdcatcher is the new novel from a major voice in American literature, which explores artists in exile, dangerous relationships and the demands of creativity.‘I am living on the white-washed island of Ibiza with my friend Catherine Shuger, a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 215 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
challenging 61%
reflective 55%
mysterious 29%
tense 24%
emotional 21%
funny 20%
adventurous 9%
sad 7%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 35%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 38% | Yes: 21%

Loveable characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.17

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