I’m happy to share with you a new 5-star review of Arkansas Black recently written by Indies Today. What an honor! Here is a portion of the review by K.C. Finn:
Author Alexander Blevens really knows how to capture a moment in time, and he writes with a raw, lyrical intensity that evokes the Southern landscape in all its beauty and brutality. The location has a rough and rugged feel to it that immediately evokes the masculine ideas that Jesse and Silas bring to the forefront of readers’ minds. What’s really clever about the way this story develops is, much like nature, the beauty and fragility of these two men is revealed for those willing to stop and take a closer look at them. Between the sense of masculine vulnerability and rural stoicism, the dialogue always remains grounded, natural, and regionally authentic, with a twin dynamic that is powerfully developed, showcasing deep psychological contrast in every facet of how these men think, speak, and act. That commitment to characterization keeps you totally invested, and it is hard to choose between the very different paths these brothers seem set on, with a moral ambiguity that gives the story emotional weight and realism, and attentive pacing that allows tension to simmer and boil over organically at just the right moments. Overall, Arkansas Black is an unforgettable portrayal of familial inheritance, both emotional and material, and a masterful work of storytelling that brings noir and nuance to the family saga genre.
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