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Darktown

A Novel

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Darktown

By: Thomas Mullen
Narrated by: Andre Holland
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A Simon & Schuster audiobook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every listener. Police Procedural Crime Thrillers Suspense Thriller & Suspense Crime Historical Fiction African American Thriller Mystery Exciting Scary
Compelling Mystery • Historical Authenticity • Excellent Narration • Gripping Plot • Powerful Storytelling

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Where does Darktown rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It's at the top of the list for mysteries.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The two main police officers, especially the preacher's son

Have you listened to any of Andre Holland’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No, It made me feel somewhat sorry for what the police officers had to endure

History of old Atlanta from a different perspectiv

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Hard to keep up with narrator. He went a bit fast for so many different character names. Good story tho and makes the reader realize how cruel and degrading some people can be when associating with the black Community.

Okay Read

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Thomas Mullen has written a masterwork based in the 1940s which rings all too true today. I hope there's more to come about Boggs and Smith's careers in the Police force. Beautifully narrated!

Gripping and compelling storytelling.

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A compelling blend of crime fiction and history. The narrative uses the first black police officers to serve in Atlanta in 1947. The story focuses on two of them, and on a white "rookie". Corruption, police brutality, and discrimination are rampant. Against the historical backdrop these (3) become involved in trying to solve the murder of a young black woman.
The attitudes and treatment of the black officers, and the black citizens of Darktown, is appalling and difficult to listen to, even if it true to the time and place. An excellent book.
Also, a high recommendation for the narrator. I hope Audible will use him again. Great voice, great narration.

Excellent !

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Great story, important history and perfect narration. Finished it in two days. Highly recommend the listen.

Fantastic!

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