The Birdcatcher by Gayl Jones

The Birdcatcher

Gayl Jones

216 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical literary challenging dark reflective medium-paced

Description

The Birdcatcher is the new novel from a major voice in American literature, which explores artists in exile, dangerous relationships and the demands of creativity.‘I am living on the white-washed island of Ibiza with my friend Catherine Shuger, a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 69 reviews

Moods

challenging 72%
dark 72%
reflective 56%
tense 28%
emotional 24%
mysterious 24%
funny 20%
adventurous 4%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 40%
slow 33%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 79% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 33% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.33

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