A review by waytoomanybooks
Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley

challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.0

An interesting look into racial politics in the years just after WWII. Lots of violence interspersed with emotional introspection and reflection. Definitely heed trigger warnings.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Sexism, Sexual content, Violence, Incest, Murder, Pedophilia, Police brutality, Racism, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, Colonisation, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Death of parent, Misogyny, Alcoholism, Classism, Blood, Child abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Physical abuse, and Stalking