Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body shaming, Mental illness, ViolenceModerate
Child deathCommunity Reviews
Summary of 43 reviews
Moods
dark 73%
reflective 52%
mysterious 26%
emotional 21%
funny 21%
tense 21%
adventurous 5%
sad 5%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 23%Strong character development?
No: 35% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 28%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
216 pages | first published 2022
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ISBN/UID: 9780807029947
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Beacon Press
Publication date: 13 September 2022
Description
NATIONAL BOOK AWARD LONGLIST 2022“Gayl Jones’s work represents a watershed in American literature."—Imani PerryLegendary writer Gayl Jones returns with a stunning new novel about Black American artists in exileGayl Jones, the novelist Toni Morriso...Book Information
216 pages | first published 2022
The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. We earn commission on any purchases made.
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ISBN/UID: 9780807029947
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Beacon Press
Publication date: 13 September 2022
Description
NATIONAL BOOK AWARD LONGLIST 2022“Gayl Jones’s work represents a watershed in American literature."—Imani PerryLegendary writer Gayl Jones returns with a stunning new novel about Black American artists in exileGayl Jones, the novelist Toni Morriso...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body shaming, Mental illness, ViolenceModerate
Child deathCommunity Reviews
Summary of 43 reviews
Moods
dark 73%
reflective 52%
mysterious 26%
emotional 21%
funny 21%
tense 21%
adventurous 5%
sad 5%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 23%Strong character development?
No: 35% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 28%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating