Caul Baby by Morgan Jerkins

Caul Baby

Morgan Jerkins

342 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

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New York Times bestselling author Morgan Jerkins makes her fiction debut with this electrifying novel, for fans of Ta-Nehisi Coates and Jacqueline Woodson, that brings to life one powerful and enigmatic family in a tale rife with secrets, betrayal...

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Community Reviews Summary of 774 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
dark 55%
mysterious 49%
tense 44%
reflective 43%
sad 36%
challenging 31%
hopeful 11%
informative 8%
inspiring 6%
adventurous 5%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 31%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 34% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 22% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.85

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