Blue Hole Back Home
Blue Hole Back Home
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Brief
320
Novel • Fiction
Tennessee • 1970s
2008
Adult
14+ years
Super Short Summary
Blue Hole Back Home by Joy Jordan-Lake is a novel set in 1979 North Carolina. Shelby Lenoir Maynard reminisces about a summer when her high school group befriends Farsanna Moulavi, a Sri Lankan immigrant targeted by local bullies. As the group grows closer, they confront and witness violent racial tensions escalating in their town. Years later, Shelby seeks forgiveness and reconciliation for the past.
Mysterious
Contemplative
Emotional
Challenging
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
2,860 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
Blue Hole Back Home by Joy Jordan-Lake is widely praised for its insightful exploration of racial tension and friendship in a small Southern town during the 1970s. Many reviewers appreciate the compelling narrative and well-developed characters. However, some critics feel that the pacing is uneven and the dialogue occasionally lacks authenticity. Overall, the novel's emotional depth and historical context are its standout features.
Who Should Read Blue Hole Back Home?
Readers who appreciate poignant, racially charged narratives akin to To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee or The Help by Kathryn Stockett will find Blue Hole Back Home by Joy Jordan-Lake compelling. Set in the 1970s American South, this novel engages with themes of friendship, prejudice, and moral courage.
2,860 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
320
Novel • Fiction
Tennessee • 1970s
2008
Adult
14+ years
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