The Birdcatcher by Gayl Jones

The Birdcatcher

Gayl Jones with Adenrele Ojo (Narrator)

5 hours, 23 minutes • first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction historical literary challenging dark reflective medium-paced
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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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Community Reviews Summary of 229 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
challenging 62%
reflective 53%
mysterious 30%
tense 24%
emotional 20%
funny 18%
adventurous 8%
sad 7%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 33%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 36% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.16

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