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A review by ooohgoshtara
Blacktop Wasteland by S.A. Cosby
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
5.0
"A husband, a father, a son, a business owner…And the best getaway driver east of the Mississippi.
Beauregard “Bug” Montage is an honest mechanic, a loving husband, and a hard-working dad."
My first noir crime thriller. Blacktop Wasteland is a fast paced crime novel. It tells the story of "Bug"a man pushed to his limits by childhood trauma, fatherhood, race, and poverty. He's haunted by his fathers legacy and how he walked out of his and his mother's life. He's trying to be a better man. A better husband, father, provider, friend but circumstances and his past keep getting in the way. As things begin to snowball he takes a risk that can change the trajectory of his life one way or another. The writing is engrossing and puts you right into the environment. It feels exciting you want to know what's going to happen next. There's mystery, action, suspense. This novel is an absolute page turner that keeps you on edge. The characters were well developed. I especially liked his wife Kia. Although I would have liked the ending to be more conclusive I appreciated that it was open ended and hope that Bug is finally able to push through and be that better man than his father was. I enjoyed this genre and will read more by this author.
Beauregard “Bug” Montage is an honest mechanic, a loving husband, and a hard-working dad."
My first noir crime thriller. Blacktop Wasteland is a fast paced crime novel. It tells the story of "Bug"a man pushed to his limits by childhood trauma, fatherhood, race, and poverty. He's haunted by his fathers legacy and how he walked out of his and his mother's life. He's trying to be a better man. A better husband, father, provider, friend but circumstances and his past keep getting in the way. As things begin to snowball he takes a risk that can change the trajectory of his life one way or another. The writing is engrossing and puts you right into the environment. It feels exciting you want to know what's going to happen next. There's mystery, action, suspense. This novel is an absolute page turner that keeps you on edge. The characters were well developed. I especially liked his wife Kia. Although I would have liked the ending to be more conclusive I appreciated that it was open ended and hope that Bug is finally able to push through and be that better man than his father was. I enjoyed this genre and will read more by this author.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence