57 pages 1 hour read

Wendell Berry

Jayber Crow

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000

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Reviews & Readership

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Jayber Crow by Wendell Berry beautifully captures small-town life and the intricacies of human relationships, earning praise for its lyrical prose and profound themes. However, some readers find the narrative slow-paced and meandering. Overall, the novel is celebrated for its introspective and thoughtful portrayal of rural American existence.

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Who Should Read Jayber Crow?

Fans of Jayber Crow by Wendell Berry are typically drawn to reflective, character-driven narratives. They appreciate contemplative storytelling akin to Marilynne Robinson's Gilead or Kent Haruf's Plainsong. Readers enjoy explorations of community, faith, and rural life through rich, poetic prose. Ideal for those who love intimate, spiritual, and pastoral themes.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Historical Fiction
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
Topics
Relationships
Agriculture
Grief / Death
Period
Transcendentalism
Themes
Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality
Life/Time: Aging
Self Discovery