Official Review: Blues for the Father

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Debjani Ghosh wrote: 28 Oct 2018, 04:14
It felt a little like taking a hike through the woods. There are a few level clearings where you can look around and comfortably take in everything there is to see. But there are also a lot of rocks and tree roots along the trail. And the time you spend looking down to navigate through these obstacles can distract you from the surrounding view. This book needs a few rounds of professional editing to remove distracting obstacles.
You have expressed the cons of this book nicely. I liked reading your review and it seems that I will enjoy reading this book. However, if the author takes enough trouble to weed out the errors and brings out another polished edition of this book, it will be really helpful.
I really enjoyed the paragraph above about a hike in the woods. I have felt like that with a few books I have read lately and think you have described it perfectly. Beautiful review!
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This sounds like a fascinating book showing the color prejudice that was present in 1950's. The fact that it deas with blues music is an additional bonus. Hopefully it will get the needed round of editing.

Thank you for the detailed review.
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gen_g wrote: 29 Oct 2018, 21:43 I think we all need more books like this in this day and age; I am glad to hear that you enjoyed this as well. It would be great once the book has gone through another round of editing. Thanks for the review!
Dael Reader wrote:With another round of editing, this would be a great selection for any bookclub. Thanks for your comment.
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Cotwani wrote: 30 Oct 2018, 01:24 Books like these help us appreciate how far we have come as a society in terms of prejudice and tolerance, and how there is always some innocent people caught right in the middle of any divide. Great review!
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melissy370 wrote: 31 Oct 2018, 19:07 It does seem like a lot of books nowadays are predictable. This one not being that way makes me want to at least try it. The racial themes would make for interesting conversations. Thanks for your review.
Dael Reader wrote:I do think it would spark a great conversation in a book club. Thanks for your comment.
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this book would have been great if not for the editorial problem you mentioned. Thanks for the review,
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I love how there are two parallel families and the idea of one man having two family shocked me quite a bit, but it's a good twist in a story that already has such an interesting political backdrop. I hope the characters weren't too black and white though. Thank you for the honest review!
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What a great review. Interesting comments you made as well (like about the errors is like taking a hike)
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What an intriguing way to show both sides of the story. I can't imagine the pain involved in the main character watching his own son join the Klan. This sounds like a thought provoking story.
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Music and racism. I am not sure whether this will be an interesting read. But I enjoyed your review. Thank you 👍👍
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It felt a little like taking a hike through the woods. There are a few level clearings where you can look around and comfortably take in everything there is to see. But there are also a lot of rocks and tree roots along the trail. And the time you spend looking down to navigate through these obstacles can distract you from the surrounding view.
I love the similes and metaphors to justify the below-perfect rating. At times, we could also realise that the obstacles have their beauty and purpose in themselves, too, but this only often happens after the wounds and pains have ceased to be what they were. Thank you for your vivid review.
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This story encompasses the hardships of a father trying to bond together with an extended family of two colors and other shades resulting from the blending of the two. It will be fascinating, as I foresee it would. Thanks for your interesting review.
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Blues for the father seems like an interesting and educating novel. I like it when there are a few twists towards the end as well. Thank you for the review.
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I like the title; it is very symbolic. Music and sports are arenas that blacks excel in. I remember reading somewhere that the whites like the blacks to entertain them, but not to rule them. Will there ever be a time when everybody will be completely "colorblind"?

Thanks for the colorful review.
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Caylie_Cat wrote: 31 Oct 2018, 19:19
Debjani Ghosh wrote: 28 Oct 2018, 04:14
It felt a little like taking a hike through the woods. There are a few level clearings where you can look around and comfortably take in everything there is to see. But there are also a lot of rocks and tree roots along the trail. And the time you spend looking down to navigate through these obstacles can distract you from the surrounding view. This book needs a few rounds of professional editing to remove distracting obstacles.
You have expressed the cons of this book nicely. I liked reading your review and it seems that I will enjoy reading this book. However, if the author takes enough trouble to weed out the errors and brings out another polished edition of this book, it will be really helpful.
I really enjoyed the paragraph above about a hike in the woods. I have felt like that with a few books I have read lately and think you have described it perfectly. Beautiful review!
Dael Reader wrote:Thanks!
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