Genevieve
I’ve been wanting to read Attica Locke for a while, especially after hearing so many comparisons to S.A. Cosby. I can definitely see the similarities in the writing style and the themes, but I was honestly expecting a little more.
In Bluebird, Bluebird, we follow Darren, a Black Texas Ranger investigating the murders of a Black man and a white woman in a small East Texas town where the truth feels like it’s being intentionally buried. The tension around race, power, and justice is there from beginning to end, even though the story itself is very much a slow burn.
Darren is a fully well developed character. You really see his backstory, his internal struggles, and what drives him, especially as he tries to serve justice within a system rooted in racism. I appreciated that depth. I listened to the audiobook, and J.D. Jackson did an amazing job, as always.
At first, I struggled a little keeping up with who was who, but once everything clicked, the story flowed better. Overall, this was a solid read, just not as engaging as I expected it to be. I do plan to continue with the series.
I’ve been wanting to read Attica Locke for a while, especially after hearing so many comparisons to S.A. Cosby. I can definitely see the similarities in the writing style and the themes, but I was honestly expecting a little more.
In Bluebird, Bluebird, we follow Darren, a Black Texas Ranger investigating the murders of a Black man and a white woman in a small East Texas town where the truth feels like it’s being intentionally buried. The tension around race, power, and justice is there from beginning to end, even though the story itself is very much a slow burn.
Darren is a fully well developed character. You really see his backstory, his internal struggles, and what drives him, especially as he tries to serve justice within a system rooted in racism. I appreciated that depth. I listened to the audiobook, and J.D. Jackson did an amazing job, as always.
At first, I struggled a little keeping up with who was who, but once everything clicked, the story flowed better. Overall, this was a solid read, just not as engaging as I expected it to be. I do plan to continue with the series.