Caul Baby by Morgan Jerkins

Caul Baby

Morgan Jerkins

352 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction magical realism emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

New York Times bestselling author Morgan Jerkins makes her fiction debut with this electrifying novel, for fans of Ta-Nehisi Coates and Jacqueline Woodson, that brings to life one powerful and enigmatic family in a tale rife with secrets, betrayal...

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Community Reviews Summary of 583 reviews

Moods

emotional 73%
dark 58%
mysterious 49%
reflective 43%
tense 41%
sad 37%
challenging 31%
hopeful 11%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%
adventurous 4%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 31%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 34% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 25% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.87

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