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Black Cherry Blues

James Lee Burke
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Black Cherry Blues

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1990

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James Lee Burke

Black Cherry Blues

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1990
Book Details
Pages

366

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Louisiana, Montana • 1980s

Publication Year

1990

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Black Cherry Blues, individuals encounter a complex narrative involving a former detective struggling with personal demons. Set against the backdrop of the American South, the story unfolds with themes of justice and redemption. As the protagonist navigates legal troubles and a murder investigation, they confront past traumas and moral dilemmas.

Gritty

Mysterious

Dark

Suspenseful

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.3

21,402 ratings

83%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Black Cherry Blues by James Lee Burke is lauded for its evocative prose and atmospheric setting, immersing readers in the Deep South. Critics praise the complex, flawed protagonist and intricate plot. However, some note slower pacing and convoluted storylines. Overall, it's celebrated as a compelling, richly crafted novel with depth and tension.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Black Cherry Blues?

A reader who enjoys Black Cherry Blues would likely appreciate atmospheric, character-driven crime novels. Fans of Michael Connelly's The Lincoln Lawyer or Dennis Lehane's Shutter Island would relish its blend of mystery, richly drawn settings, and complex protagonists.

4.3

21,402 ratings

83%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

366

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Louisiana, Montana • 1980s

Publication Year

1990

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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