Annotation
Rooted in black folk traditions and steeped in mythic realism, this classic, poetic love story celebrates African-American culture and heritage. Through its powerful, mesmerizing narrative, it pays quiet tribute to a black woman who, though constricted by the times, demands to be heard. Unabridged. 7 CDs.
Awards
2000-2001 Audie Award
Characters
| Name | Crawford, Janie |
| Gender | Female |
| Traits | African American |
| Independent | |
| Genre | Southern fiction Coming of age Literary Classic Fiction |
| Topics | African American women African American culture Women's lives Relationships Hardship Self-discovery |
| Setting | Eaton, Florida Small town |