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A review by lefttoread
All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby
After reading All the Sinners Bleed and My Darkest Prayer, I find myself caught in a bit of a dilemma with S.A. Cosby's work. On one hand, the writing is solid—Cosby has a definite knack for creating atmosphere and painting vivid pictures of his settings. However, despite the promising writing style, I found it challenging to truly connect with the stories.
For me, All the Sinners Bleed felt somewhat dry. It had all the elements of a gripping thriller—murder, a complex protagonist, small-town secrets—but it somehow lacked the spark needed to fully engage me. There were moments of tension and intrigue, but overall, I expected more depth or perhaps a greater emotional pull. Instead, the narrative felt a bit restrained, like it was holding back from its full potential.
That said, I'm not entirely ready to give up on S.A. Cosby just yet. There's something about his writing that suggests he could deliver a novel that truly resonates with me. I've heard great things about Razorblade Tears, and that may be the deciding factor in whether I continue exploring his works. I'm hopeful that it will bring the balance of strong writing and compelling storytelling that I've been looking for.
For me, All the Sinners Bleed felt somewhat dry. It had all the elements of a gripping thriller—murder, a complex protagonist, small-town secrets—but it somehow lacked the spark needed to fully engage me. There were moments of tension and intrigue, but overall, I expected more depth or perhaps a greater emotional pull. Instead, the narrative felt a bit restrained, like it was holding back from its full potential.
That said, I'm not entirely ready to give up on S.A. Cosby just yet. There's something about his writing that suggests he could deliver a novel that truly resonates with me. I've heard great things about Razorblade Tears, and that may be the deciding factor in whether I continue exploring his works. I'm hopeful that it will bring the balance of strong writing and compelling storytelling that I've been looking for.