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A barber looks back on a lifetime in a Kentucky town

Jayber Crow

by Wendell Berry

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2000Moderate readSlow pace

What it is about

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.

Who will enjoy it

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.

Themes: Small town · Memory · Love
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About the author

Wendell Berry2 books on Tori Books

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