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224 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349016863
Format: Not specified
Language: English
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Description
"Gayl Jones's work represents a watershed in American literature."Legendary writer Gayl Jones returns with a stunning new novel about Black American artists in exile Gayl Jones, the novelist Toni Morrison discovered decades ago and Tayari Jones re...
Community Reviews Summary of 222 reviews
Moods
challenging 62%
reflective 56%
mysterious 28%
tense 24%
emotional 21%
funny 19%
adventurous 9%
sad 7%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 20%
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Violence, Body shamingModerate
Child death, Self harm, Domestic abuse224 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349016863
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"Gayl Jones's work represents a watershed in American literature."Legendary writer Gayl Jones returns with a stunning new novel about Black American artists in exile Gayl Jones, the novelist Toni Morrison discovered decades ago and Tayari Jones re...
Community Reviews Summary of 222 reviews
Moods
challenging 62%
reflective 56%
mysterious 28%
tense 24%
emotional 21%
funny 19%
adventurous 9%
sad 7%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 20%
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Violence, Body shamingModerate
Child death, Self harm, Domestic abuse