A review by blogginboutbooks
The Gone Dead by Chanelle Benz

4.0

THE GONE DEAD is a raw, angry novel about racism in the Deep South. It's bleak and depressing, but it's also thought-provoking and impactful. The plot is fairly straightforward, without a lot of surprises. It goes basically where I figured it would. Although the story meanders a bit here and there, it remains compelling throughout. I can't say I loved THE GONE DEAD, but I do think it addresses important issues and asks valuable questions. Even though I knew where the tale was going, I wanted to keep reading.