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Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter
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Book Brief
274
Novel • Fiction
Mississippi • Late 20th Century
2009
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin follows Silas Jones, a black constable, and Larry Ott, a white man suspected in a decades-old unsolved murder, as they navigate childhood memories and current mysteries in a small Mississippi town. When another girl goes missing and Larry becomes the prime suspect, the two must confront their past. The book addresses racial tensions and repressed memories.
Mysterious
Dark
Melancholic
Gritty
Suspenseful
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Tom Franklin's Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter deftly intertwines a mystery with deep, character-driven storytelling set in the rural South. Critics praise the book's atmospheric setting and complex relationships. However, some find the pacing uneven. Overall, it’s lauded for its emotional depth and evocative prose.
Who Should Read Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter?
A reader who enjoys Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin would likely appreciate Southern Gothic literature, complex character-driven narratives, and crime mysteries. Fans of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird and William Faulkner’s works would find this novel engaging for its exploration of race, friendship, and small-town secrets.
50,742 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
274
Novel • Fiction
Mississippi • Late 20th Century
2009
Adult
18+ years
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