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A review by skudiklier
Blanche on the Lam by Barbara Neely
adventurous
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
I really enjoyed this! It's got a lot of the great parts about mysteries while also turning so many tropes and conventions on their heads. Blanche is a great protagonist and I hope to read more of this series at some point.
Graphic: Ableism, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, and Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Cursing, Violence, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Infidelity, Rape, Sexual content, Police brutality, Grief, Abandonment, and Classism