A review by passionyoungwrites
The Healing by Gayl Jones

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

In the story we follow Harlan, a faith healer who travels from town to town healing people. Gayl then takes us on Harlan’s previous career as a rock stars manager. Y’all, Harlan is a mess with these men. However, the remainder of the story tells of her ventures as she reaches her first healing, the one where she healed herself. 

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Now, there is no plot. Just a stream of consciousness and conversation here and there. My favorite parts of this were the parts when Harlan visits her mother and grandmother - both beauticians. The ending though? Not expecting that one.. 

In the end, I asked this question - “Does betrayal really push you to purpose?”