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"Gayl Jones's work represents a watershed in American literature."
--Imani Perry
Legendary writer Gayl Jones returns with a stunning new novel about
Black American artists in exile
Gayl Jones, the novelist Toni Morrison discovered decades ago and Tayari
Jones recently called her favorite writer, has been described as one of
the great literary writers of the 20th century. Now, for the first time
in over 20 years, Jones is publishing again. In the wake of her
long-awaited fifth novel, Palmares, The Birdcatcher is another
singular achievement, a return to the circles of her National Book Award
finalist, The Healing.
Set primarily on the island of Ibiza, the story is narrated by the
writer Amanda Wordlaw, whose closest friend, a gifted sculptor named
Catherine Shuger, is repeatedly institutionalized for trying to kill a
husband who never leaves her. The three form a quirky triangle on the
white-washed island.
A study in Black women's creative expression, and the intensity of their
relationships, this work from Jones shows off her range and insight into
the vicissitudes of all human nature--rewarding longtime fans and
bringing her talent to a new generation of readers.
