Reviews

Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke

rockhopper's review against another edition

challenging dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

duparker's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Yowza, this is great stuff. If Cormac McCarthy wrote a murder mystery, this would be it. It's dark, stark and has a depth to it that is engrossing. I couldn't put it down. The characters are vibrant in that they seem real and colorful, but not made to be stereotypes. I feel like I've been to this town and witnessed these people and their relationships. 

oliviv's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

stephaniesteen73's review

5.0

This is a very different type of book than I typically read - essentially a literary murder mystery - but it was so good! Great, flawed characters, surprising twists and important race conversations. The settling was so vividly described that it feels like I have been in this town (although I've never actually been to East Texas). Highly recommend with one caveat: it has a cliff-hanger ending! However, the next one was published in 2019 so no worries.

sankitch87's review

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

mkw's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Interesting mystery, but boy does the Ranger make bad decisions.

bhnmt61's review against another edition

4.0

I’ve read a couple of books recently that I had to push myself to get through, but this was not one of them. Absorbing story, beautifully written, about a place where I have some history.

tombennett72's review against another edition

3.0

Very good. Needs concentration to follow each character properly, but it’s worth it.

jlkuskey's review against another edition

emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.5

mfox1015's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

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

5.0