A barber looks back on a lifetime in a Kentucky town
Jayber Crow, the barber of Port William, tells the story of his life, his love for one woman and his attachment to the land. Berry’s 2000 novel is a patient story about community.
Readers who enjoy literary fiction that puts character and language first, with a warm mood and an unhurried pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
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