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Another Good Loving Blues
"A charming, provocative novel in which Mr. Flowers seamlessly blends the rich rythms of the blues and a Deep South patois in a lyrical, literate style."
- THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW
It's Beale Street in Memphis in the age when jazz was spelled "jass" and ragtime was just a glint in Scott Joplin's eye. Lucas Bodeen is the bluesman, and Melvira Dupree is the conjure woman he loves. But pitted against them are all the forces of nature, the clashing of their own stubborn wills, and a society mired in the laws of Jim Crow and the mob. Combining the ancient African storytelling art of the griot with the American offshoots of blues and hoodoo, Arthur Flowers sings us a story that makes us smile - a story of life, and how love and happiness really happen.
- THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW
It's Beale Street in Memphis in the age when jazz was spelled "jass" and ragtime was just a glint in Scott Joplin's eye. Lucas Bodeen is the bluesman, and Melvira Dupree is the conjure woman he loves. But pitted against them are all the forces of nature, the clashing of their own stubborn wills, and a society mired in the laws of Jim Crow and the mob. Combining the ancient African storytelling art of the griot with the American offshoots of blues and hoodoo, Arthur Flowers sings us a story that makes us smile - a story of life, and how love and happiness really happen.
212 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 1993
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May 9, 2016
There is such a beautiful rhythm to this love story. Imagine your grandpa sharing the story of how his piano playing daddy met his conjure woman mama. And how they loved each other so strong, these two unlikely lovers, not meant to be tied down. But, they eventually broke and crumbled. And because mama wasn't with the BS, daddy lives most of the rest of his life trying to win mama back (with a broom by his side).
All the storytellin' feels like family history, southern folk lore, black folks and blues, magic + strong willed women, and a whole lotta love.
I didn't expect to enjoy this novel so much, but I did. Would love to read more by Arthur Flowers.
All the storytellin' feels like family history, southern folk lore, black folks and blues, magic + strong willed women, and a whole lotta love.
I didn't expect to enjoy this novel so much, but I did. Would love to read more by Arthur Flowers.
July 15, 2016
loved the warmth and tenderness of this love story. Lucas and Melvira are clearly meant for each other, the author developed their journey to each other in a way that makes you long for a happy ending. He also sprinkles in some guest appearances.
January 2, 2011
This book is like reading jazz by Coltrane and Davis. It's heartbreaking poetry.
April 16, 2012
Took me a while to get into, but by the end I was really enjoying the style.
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