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4.28 AVERAGE
4.28 AVERAGE
A great, thrilling read with a rapid fire pace. I really wanted more from this novel. My main gripe is that I’m not sure this book was confident about what it wanted to be. It’s not a real mystery, but there are so many elements of that genre that take away from its thriller billing - and when Cosby’s on that, the book is undeniably good.
But too much ham fisted sociopolitical commentary makes me feel like Cosby didn't really trust his audience to understand what it means to be a black sheriff, not just in the South but in the true “Old Dixie” that is rural Virginia.
I was left wanting a little bit more but always entertained.
But too much ham fisted sociopolitical commentary makes me feel like Cosby didn't really trust his audience to understand what it means to be a black sheriff, not just in the South but in the true “Old Dixie” that is rural Virginia.
I was left wanting a little bit more but always entertained.
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Great audio book.
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Another fantastic novel from Cosby. He never misses when it comes to giving you a great story.
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I've taken to S.A. Cosby after reading Razorblade Tears. All The Sinners Bleed was much better written, but I felt like there were just a few too many layers to this cake. I was engaged and soaking up the things transpiring, but it felt like there had just been a little too much heaped onto this plate. While I enjoyed myself, I think some of the B, C, and D plots could have been thinned to focus more on the meat of the story. I wanted to like Titus more than I actually did.
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The prose is FANTASTIC!
Descriptions rich in metaphor and a plot soaked in generational racism and horrific crime.
Seriously, this writing style would be amazing in a fantasy setting. So, so good!
Descriptions rich in metaphor and a plot soaked in generational racism and horrific crime.
Seriously, this writing style would be amazing in a fantasy setting. So, so good!
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
dark
tense
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
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Cosby gives a masterclass in character depth and dialogue. Though there were some weaknesses in the plot the characters steal the show. Facing a serial killer, a crisis in faith, on-the-job PTSD, and the seething racism of a small town in the south Titus keeps his head above water and his community and family together.
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
It was ok. Kinda slow & I had to push to finish it. But at good, dark story.