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Duration: 0H 20min
Language: English
Format
Category: Non-fiction

EXTENDED SUMMARY

BLUEBIRD, BLUEBIRD

BASED ON THE BOOK BY ATTICA LOCKE

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: EVERBOOK SUMMARIES

CONTENT

Darren's Predicament

Family and Divided Loyalties

The Murders

Lark, Texas

Encounters and Investigations

Randie Winston

Official Scrutiny

Joe Sweet's Guitar

Escalating Tensions and Violence

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

"Bluebird, Bluebird" by Attica Locke is a crime novel set in East Texas, exploring themes of race, justice, and history. The story follows Darren Mathews, a Black Texas Ranger, as he investigates the murders of a Black man from Chicago and a local white woman. As Darren delves into the case, he uncovers long-buried secrets, racial tensions, and a community resistant to change. The investigation becomes personal as Darren confronts his own past and the complexities of justice in a racially divided society, navigating a web of lies and power.

Release date

Audiobook: March 1, 2025