John Crow's Devil by Marlon James

John Crow's Devil

Marlon James

226 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction historical literary magical realism dark reflective medium-paced
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This stunning debut novel tells the story of a biblical struggle in a remote Jamaican village in 1957. With language as taut as classic works by Cormac McCarthy, and a richness reminiscent of early Toni Morrison, Marlon James reveals his unique na...

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Community Reviews Summary of 273 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 52%
challenging 50%
mysterious 50%
emotional 26%
reflective 23%
sad 23%
adventurous 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 15%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Character: 25% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 34% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.7

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