Fish Tales by Nettie Jones
The Guppy That Changed Everything
Lewis Jones moves between Detroit and New York, caught in a cycle of survival and desire as she navigates relationships with a revolving cast of cocaine-addled, sexually charged, and despairing men and women, confronting identity, loneliness, and the harsh realities of urban life.
The 6184th greatest book of all time
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- Published
- 1983
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 175
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 130th on The Greatest Books of 2025 - Honorable Mention (The Greatest Books)
- The ZORA Canon: The 100 greatest books ever written by African American women (Zora)