Trumpet by Jackie Kay

Trumpet

Jackie Kay

290 pages • first pub 1998 (editions) user-added

fiction lgbtqia+ literary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

In her starkly beautiful and wholly unexpected tale, Jackie Kay delves into the most intimate workings of the human heart and mind and offers a triumphant tale of loving deception and lasting devotion.The death of legendary jazz trumpeter Joss Moo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,188 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
reflective 80%
sad 66%
challenging 25%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 23%
tense 11%
dark 9%
informative 8%
mysterious 5%
funny 4%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 33%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 90% | A mix: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 36% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%

Average rating

4.12

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