216 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780807030004
Format: Digital
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 86 reviews
Moods
challenging 65%
reflective 57%
emotional 25%
funny 22%
mysterious 22%
tense 20%
sad 5%
adventurous 2%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Violence, Body shamingModerate
Child death, Domestic abuse, Self harm
216 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780807030004
Format: Digital
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 86 reviews
Moods
challenging 65%
reflective 57%
emotional 25%
funny 22%
mysterious 22%
tense 20%
sad 5%
adventurous 2%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Violence, Body shamingModerate
Child death, Domestic abuse, Self harm