The Gospel Singer by Harry Crews

The Gospel Singer

Harry Crews

224 pages first pub 1968 (editions)

fiction literary mystery adventurous emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

Golden-haired, with the voice of an angel and a reputation as a healer, the Gospel Singer appeared on the cover of LIFE and brought thousands to their knees in Carnegie Hall. But for all his fame, he is a man in mortal torment that drives him back...

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Community Reviews Summary of 79 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
tense 70%
mysterious 60%
challenging 50%
funny 40%
reflective 40%
emotional 30%
sad 20%
adventurous 10%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 22%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 37% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 28% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.11

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