Reviews

Mississippi Noir by Tom Franklin

michaellortz's review against another edition

5.0

Dark, desperate stories from the noir series. After reading Tampa Bay Noir, also featuring Ace Atkins, Mississippi Noir was bleaker, darker, and definitely more depressing. But in that, I enjoyed it immensely.

greybeard49's review against another edition

3.0

Quality varies too much depending on author of story. Excellent in parts but inconsistent. Often a problem with anthologies, although properly compiled should not happen.

thatbookishwriter's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0

thedoctorsaysrun's review against another edition

4.0

Favorite: “Pit Stop” by John M. Floyd (State Highway 25)

Part I: Conquest & Revenge
“Combustible” by Ace Atkins (Paris)
“Lord of Madison County” by Jimmy Cajoleas (Madison)
“Losing Her Religion” by RaShell R. Smith-Spears (Jackson)
“Most Things Haven’t Worked Out” by William Boyle (Holly Springs)

Part II: Wayward Youth
“Uphill” by Mary Miller (Biloxi)
“Boy and Girl Games Like Coupling” by Jamie Paige (Lauderdale County)
“Oxford Girl” by Megan Abbott (Oxford)
“Digits” by Michael Kardos (Winston County)

Part III: Bloodlines
“Moonface” by Andrew Paul (Thief)
“God’s Gonna Trouble the Water” by Dominiqua Dickey (Grenada)
“My Dear, My One True Love” by Lee Durkee (Gulfport)
“Hero” by Michael Farris Smith (Magnolia)

Part IV: Skipping Town
“Pit Stop” by John M. Floyd (State Highway 25)
“Anglers of the Keep” by Robert Busby (Olive Branch)
“Jerry Lewis” by Jack Pendarvis (Yoknapatawpha County)
“Cheap Suitcase and a New Town” by Chris Offutt (Lucedale)