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barmatron's review
5.0
These books are amazing, cozy mysteries that read like a how to manual for being a middle aged woman with dignity and grace.
daniellesalwaysreading's review
5.0
The mystery isn't the most compelling part of these books so far. It is the character interactions, the social commentary, and the little paranormal touches make these books so entertaining.
taraminter's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
smemmott's review
3.0
2nd in the Blanche White series. The mystery is more interesting than in Blanche on the Lam, though Blanche herself remains the star, not the plot. I particularly enjoyed seeing more of Blanche's relationship with her kids (she is raising her niece and nephew) and also the exploration of class and skin color differences within the African American community.
beneduck's review
4.5
a fun summery mystery with the added politics of racialized bodies in wealthy white-dominated spaces. a great book.
mbondlamberty's review
5.0
I do like Blanche and feel for her having teenagers.
I liked the look into the Talented Tenth.
I liked the look into the Talented Tenth.
deirdreanais's review
adventurous
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
siria's review
4.0
This second book in the Blanche White series sees Blanche heading to the small Maine resort community of Amber Cove. Traditionally a retreat for fair-skinned, wealthy African Americans, Blanche anticipates standing out as someone who is both working-class and dark-skinned. Mysterious deaths occur and Blanche gets to the bottom of it all, though honestly the crime-solving aspect of this novel is both secondary to the main action of the book and honestly a bit limp (like a second-rate Murder, She Wrote episode). The real interest to Blanche Among the Talented Tenth is Barbara Neely's exploration of classism and colorism among Black people, and how engaging and authentic Blanche's voice is. She's one of those point-of-view characters whom you can really hear speaking in your ear.