Well written with lots of Blues history placed in the plot of the book without being intrusive. So, you get a nice story and some "learning" along the way. ( )

I enjoyed this book. The detailed descriptions shift the focus to the amusing aspects of life, and provide such great visuals…I keep seeing the kitten, Crusty Boogers, sneezing all over everything. I wonder if that comes from the author’s stint as a DJ, using words to create pictures in people’s minds.

I found the depiction of the history and culture of the old South, the birth of the blues and the record industry really interesting.

The characters are warmly compelling. They seemed real, and yet not overly depressed or stressed. The characters think, they snore, they say and do stupid, ordinary and clever things.

The twists in the story line are amusing and the book is a light enjoyable read. However, the combination of the delicious descriptions, the tangibility of the characters, and the enriching views of life in the old South take this book to a level beyond “fluff”.

Funny, light reading. Not great literature. I'm a Fitzhugh fan from way way back. ( )