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A review by kathywadolowski
All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby
challenging
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
4.0
"All the Sinners Bleed" was even darker than I expected, and I am no thriller neophyte. This is some "Criminal Minds"-level villainy, so be prepared if you're about to dive in.
That said, I did find the mystery quite captivating and the characters—especially our protagonist Titus—engaging and well-drawn. This is of course a book about solving murders in a small town, but it is much more a book about deeply rooted racism and the way that it poisons generations. It's tough material to grapple with for a lot of reasons, but it's also worth the read for those reasons as well.
That said, I did find the mystery quite captivating and the characters—especially our protagonist Titus—engaging and well-drawn. This is of course a book about solving murders in a small town, but it is much more a book about deeply rooted racism and the way that it poisons generations. It's tough material to grapple with for a lot of reasons, but it's also worth the read for those reasons as well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Racism, Rape, Torture, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Pedophilia and Mass/school shootings