The Birdcatcher by Gayl Jones

The Birdcatcher

Gayl Jones

fiction historical literary challenging dark reflective medium-paced

216 pages | first published 2022

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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...
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Summary of 43 reviews

Moods

challenging 78%
dark 73%
reflective 52%
mysterious 26%
emotional 21%
funny 21%
tense 21%
adventurous 5%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 47%
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

3.36

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