Praise Song For The Widow by Paule Marshall

Praise Song For The Widow

Paule Marshall

256 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

challenging informative reflective slow-paced

Description

Avey Johnson--a black, middle-aged, middle-class widow given to hats, gloves, and pearls--has long since put behind her the Harlem of her childhood. Then on a cruise to the Caribbean with two friends, inspired by a troubling dream, she senses her ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 94 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
reflective 66%
hopeful 50%
inspiring 50%
challenging 16%
dark 16%
informative 16%

Pace

fast 42%
slow 28%
medium 28%

Average rating

3.78

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