Official Review: Blues for the Father

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prospero360 wrote: 09 Nov 2018, 14:08 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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ReyvrexQuestor Reyes wrote: 07 Nov 2018, 21:40 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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teacherjh wrote: 06 Nov 2018, 20:14 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.
It could definitely inspire intriguing discussions in the right book club.
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Sahar Majid wrote: 04 Nov 2018, 04:36 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!
Nice pun there! A couple of the characters seem a bit "black and white," but there are hints that there is a little bit more going on below the surface.
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fernsmom wrote: 06 Nov 2018, 09:33 What a great review. Interesting comments you made as well (like about the errors is like taking a hike)
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Miriam Molina wrote: 11 Nov 2018, 02:09 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.
I'm not sure that "colorblind" should be the ultimately goal. I hope for a time when we can fully value the gifts and contributions of every human being, of every race and nationality. We need to see diversity as a gift, not a problem. Stories like this are a reminder that we still have a long way to go to respect and protect the rights of everyone.
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You've discussed the 'goods' and 'bars' of this book perfectly. The unpredictable end has piqued my interest in this. I like being shocked at the end of reading a book. Thanks for this review.
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Dael Reader wrote: 11 Nov 2018, 10:29
Miriam Molina wrote: 11 Nov 2018, 02:09 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.
I'm not sure that "colorblind" should be the ultimately goal. I hope for a time when we can fully value the gifts and contributions of every human being, of every race and nationality. We need to see diversity as a gift, not a problem. Stories like this are a reminder that we still have a long way to go to respect and protect the rights of everyone.
Well-said. I can't agree more!
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Sounds like a really good book. The characters sound interesting. I like that there are a couple of twist at the end. Thank you.
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This sounds like an excellent read. I enjoyed your review - particularly your notion of a "level clearing" in the text, where you can come up for air and gain a higher sense of what is happening.
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Book Lover 35 wrote: 12 Nov 2018, 23:10 Sounds like a really good book. The characters sound interesting. I like that there are a couple of twist at the end. Thank you.
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Julie Green wrote: 13 Nov 2018, 16:49 This sounds like an excellent read. I enjoyed your review - particularly your notion of a "level clearing" in the text, where you can come up for air and gain a higher sense of what is happening.
Thank you, for your compliment and for stopping by to comment.
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This is a wonderful review! You managed to catch so much of the characters and their personalities - I couldn't help but know how you felt while reading it.
I hope the author heeds your advice and puts the book through a solid round of editing.
I loved reading this - thanks!
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