Your Blues Ain't Like Mine
Your Blues Ain't Like Mine
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1992
Book Brief
506
Novel • Fiction
Mississippi • 1950s
1992
Adult
18+ years
880L
Super Short Summary
Your Blues Ain't Like Mine by Bebe Moore Campbell follows the devastating aftermath of the lynching of Armstrong Todd, a young African American in 1950s Mississippi. The murder’s impact spans three decades, affecting Armstrong’s family and the Hopewell community, as they navigate the corrosive effects of racial prejudice and struggle for justice and reconciliation amidst the evolving civil rights landscape.
Melancholic
Contemplative
Emotional
Dark
Mysterious
Reviews & Readership
7,677 ratings
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Review Roundup
Bebe Moore Campbell's Your Blues Ain't Like Mine is highly praised for its intricate storytelling and deep character development. Readers commend its powerful exploration of race and social issues, though some note a slow pacing in parts. Overall, it is regarded as a compelling and thought-provoking novel with significant emotional impact.
Who Should Read Your Blues Ain't Like Mine?
Fans of intense, socially significant narratives like Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird or Alice Walker’s The Color Purple would enjoy Your Blues Ain't Like Mine by Bebe Moore Campbell. Ideal for readers captivated by complex character development, racial issues, and emotional depth, set against historical backdrops.
7,677 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
506
Novel • Fiction
Mississippi • 1950s
1992
Adult
18+ years
880L
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