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160 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679767855
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 19 March 1996
Description
Bringing to life the fabulous, colorful panorama of New Orleans in the first flush of the jazz era, this book tells the story of Buddy Bolden, the first of the great trumpet players--some say the originator of jazz--who was, in any case, the geniu...
Community Reviews Summary of 556 reviews
Moods
challenging 65%
reflective 60%
emotional 47%
sad 47%
informative 30%
mysterious 30%
tense 13%
adventurous 4%
Pace
slow 32%
medium 32%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 95% | A mix: 4%Strong character development?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 72% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%Average rating
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Graphic
Self harm, Blood, Mental illnessModerate
Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Rape, Alcoholism, Suicide
160 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679767855
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 19 March 1996
Description
Bringing to life the fabulous, colorful panorama of New Orleans in the first flush of the jazz era, this book tells the story of Buddy Bolden, the first of the great trumpet players--some say the originator of jazz--who was, in any case, the geniu...
Community Reviews Summary of 556 reviews
Moods
challenging 65%
reflective 60%
emotional 47%
sad 47%
informative 30%
mysterious 30%
tense 13%
adventurous 4%
Pace
slow 32%
medium 32%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 95% | A mix: 4%Strong character development?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 72% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Self harm, Blood, Mental illnessModerate
Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Rape, Alcoholism, Suicide