Black Cherry Blues
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1990
366
Novel • Fiction
Louisiana, Montana • 1980s
1990
Adult
18+ years
In Black Cherry Blues, individuals encounter a complex narrative involving a former detective struggling with personal demons. Set against the backdrop of the American South, the story unfolds with themes of justice and redemption. As the protagonist navigates legal troubles and a murder investigation, they confront past traumas and moral dilemmas.
Gritty
Mysterious
Dark
Suspenseful
Melancholic
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Black Cherry Blues by James Lee Burke is lauded for its evocative prose and atmospheric setting, immersing readers in the Deep South. Critics praise the complex, flawed protagonist and intricate plot. However, some note slower pacing and convoluted storylines. Overall, it's celebrated as a compelling, richly crafted novel with depth and tension.
A reader who enjoys Black Cherry Blues would likely appreciate atmospheric, character-driven crime novels. Fans of Michael Connelly's The Lincoln Lawyer or Dennis Lehane's Shutter Island would relish its blend of mystery, richly drawn settings, and complex protagonists.
21,402 ratings
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366
Novel • Fiction
Louisiana, Montana • 1980s
1990
Adult
18+ years
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