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Gayl Jones

Corregidora

Gayl Jones Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1975

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Gayl Jones

Corregidora

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1975
Book Details
Pages

192

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Kentucky • 1960s

Publication Year

1975

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Corregidora by Gayl Jones follows Ursa Corregidora, a middle-aged singer in the 1950s, who deals with the trauma of a violent attack by her possessive husband, Mutt, which renders her infertile. She navigates complex relationships, her painful family history of slavery, and her own sense of identity while striving to make a living as a performer. Sensitive topics include sexual violence and abuse.

Dark

Emotional

Mysterious

Unnerving

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.2

5,015 ratings

71%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Gayl Jones's Corregidora is widely celebrated for its powerful exploration of trauma, identity, and the legacy of slavery. Critics praise Jones's lyrical prose and the depth of her characters. However, some readers find the novel's intense emotional landscape and graphic depictions challenging. Overall, it stands out as a provocative and thought-provoking work in African American literature.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Corregidora?

Readers who appreciate the complexity of female perspectives, historical trauma, and generational legacy in literature would enjoy Corregidora by Gayl Jones. Fans of Toni Morrison's Beloved and Alice Walker's The Color Purple will find similar thematic depth and emotional resonance.

4.2

5,015 ratings

71%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

192

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Kentucky • 1960s

Publication Year

1975

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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