Plot Summary

The Cutting Season

Attica Locke
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The Cutting Season

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012

Book Brief

Attica Locke

The Cutting Season

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Louisiana • 2010s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Cutting Season, Caren Gray manages the Belle Vie plantation, now a historical tourist site, where she discovers a murdered Latina migrant worker. The investigation uncovers ties to Belle Vie's past, leading Caren to a desperate search for truth about both historical and contemporary crimes, risking her and her daughter's safety. The book addresses racism, violence, and exploitation.

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Dark

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

3.9

19,270 ratings

60%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Cutting Season by Attica Locke receives praise for its gripping narrative and rich historical context, weaving a suspenseful tale set on a Louisiana plantation. However, some critics note pacing issues and underdeveloped characters. Overall, it is commended for its engaging plot and exploration of socio-political themes.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Cutting Season?

Readers who appreciate atmospheric thrillers with deep historical contexts will enjoy The Cutting Season by Attica Locke. Perfect for fans of Toni Morrison's Beloved and Dennis Lehane's Mystic River, this novel intertwines a gripping murder mystery with themes of race, legacy, and politics.

3.9

19,270 ratings

60%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Louisiana • 2010s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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