Half Blood Blues
by Esi Edugyan
Half Blood Blues by Esi Edugyan holds a well received rating of 3.63 out of 5, based on 8.9K reader ratings. First published in 2011. The book spans 343 pages.
About Half Blood Blues
The aftermath of the fall of Paris, 1940. Hieronymus Falk, a rising star on the cabaret scene, is arrested in a cafe and never heard from again. He is twenty years old. A German citizen. And he is black.Fifty years later, Sid, Hiero's bandmate and the only witness that day, is going back to Berlin. Persuaded by his old friend Chip, Sid discovers there's more to the journey than he thought when Chip shares a mysterious letter, bringing to the surface secrets buried since Hiero's fate was settled.In Half Blood Blues, Esi Edugyan weaves the horror of betrayal, the burden of loyalty and the possibility that, if you don't tell your story, someone else might tell it for you. And they just might tell it wrong ...
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Esi Edugyan |
| Published | 2011 |
| Pages | 343 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Music |
| Average Rating | 3.63 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 8,911 |
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What genre is Half Blood Blues?
Half Blood Blues is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Music. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Half Blood Blues worth reading?
Based on 8.9K reader ratings, Half Blood Blues has an average score of 3.63 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Half Blood Blues?
Half Blood Blues has 343 pages.
Who wrote Half Blood Blues?
Half Blood Blues was written by Esi Edugyan. It was first published in 2011.
What is the ISBN for Half Blood Blues?
The ISBN-13 for Half Blood Blues is 9781846687750.0.
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