416 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802140562
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 11 February 2004
Description
The raucous novel that won the prestigious Whitbread Novel Award, Twelve Bar Blues is a virtuoso epic tale of fate and family, jazz and juju that spans three continents and two centuries to tell a story of enduring roots and indelible love. At its...
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Racial slurs, RacismModerate
Alcoholism, Misogyny, Sexual content
416 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802140562
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 11 February 2004
Description
The raucous novel that won the prestigious Whitbread Novel Award, Twelve Bar Blues is a virtuoso epic tale of fate and family, jazz and juju that spans three continents and two centuries to tell a story of enduring roots and indelible love. At its...
Community Reviews Summary of 36 reviews
Moods
emotional 100%
hopeful 100%
informative 100%
inspiring 100%
reflective 100%
sad 100%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, RacismModerate
Alcoholism, Misogyny, Sexual content