A review by murph2244
All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby

adventurous dark emotional reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

This book has the appearances of a standard detective story, but it offers some pretty profound commentary on social issues in the American south as it goes. The inner conflict of the Black sheriff is a big part of the story and shows a lot of the feelings Black police officers might have navigating those parts of their identities. Cosby also addresses the mixed feelings many southerners have towards their homelands and the nature of the soul of the region. And the mystery itself was gripping as well, so while the plot tried to go in many different directions, I thought it was successful in hitting many of the issues facing southern small towns.