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246 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780547524153
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
John Nickel is a black ex-jazz musician who only wants to be a good father. But when his son is taken away from him, he's left with nothing but the Memphis bar he manages. Then he hires Fay, a young white waitress, who has a volatile brother named...
Community Reviews Summary of 384 reviews
Moods
emotional 59%
sad 51%
tense 29%
dark 22%
challenging 18%
adventurous 7%
hopeful 7%
mysterious 7%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 27% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, BloodModerate
Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use
246 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780547524153
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
John Nickel is a black ex-jazz musician who only wants to be a good father. But when his son is taken away from him, he's left with nothing but the Memphis bar he manages. Then he hires Fay, a young white waitress, who has a volatile brother named...
Community Reviews Summary of 384 reviews
Moods
emotional 59%
sad 51%
tense 29%
dark 22%
challenging 18%
adventurous 7%
hopeful 7%
mysterious 7%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 27% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, BloodModerate
Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use