Witness: Stories by Jamel Brinkley, Jamel Brinkley

Witness: Stories

Jamel Brinkley, Jamel Brinkley

242 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories dark emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

These stories take us into the heart of contemporary New York City and its residents’ lives. We meet children, grandmothers and even ghosts as they strive to connect, to stand up for, and to really see each other. Their relationships shape not onl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 12 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
emotional 83%
reflective 83%
funny 50%
sad 50%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
mysterious 33%
lighthearted 16%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 16%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 25% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Average rating

3.65

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