Dirty Bird Blues by Clarence Major, Yusef Komunyakaa

Dirty Bird Blues

Clarence Major, Yusef Komunyakaa

354 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction classics historical literary music race challenging dark reflective medium-paced
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Set in post-World War II Chicago and Omaha, the novel features Manfred Banks, a young, harmonica-blowing blues singer who is always writing music in his head. Torn between his friendships with fellow musicians and nightclub life and his responsibi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4 reviews

Moods

hopeful 100%
reflective 100%
dark 50%
emotional 50%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.5

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