Black Dust Mambo by Adrian Phoenix – Weekly Book Chat
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Black Dust Mambo by Adrian Phoenix.
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1.) This novel provides a glimpse into the lesser-known but fascinating world of voodoo and hoodoo. Did you enjoy this aspect of the book?
2.) Kallie is a very intriguing character with many layers to her personality and being, one of which will not be mentioned in this question so as to avoid spoilers. How do you like her as a main protagonist?
3.) Who is your favorite secondary character?
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1.) Yes I enjoyed the voodoo/hoodoo aspect.
2.) I liked Kallie’s character a lot.
3.) My favorite secondary character is Layne’s ex wife.
My favorite scene is the wet boxer contest, Yes they did use warm water.
I haven’t read this but I do intend to. Love the “Maker’s Song” series.
I just picked up this book yesterday and have not read it yet. I do like her as an author. Lisa D.
I have not read this book. Have seen this author on some blogs and I thought the voodoo~hoodoo was very interesting. I did not know anything about hoodoo before.
Sue B
I just picked this book up myself, hopefully I can read it come back and comment in time. Because I’ve heard some really good things about it.
I haven’t read this series yet.
I just wanted to say that if anyone has a question about the story or the characters, please feel free to ask.
Adrian
I haven’t read the book but it does seem like it’s right up my alley. I’ll have to check it out.
i haven’t read the book, but i bought it based on the author. i have read the first one in the maker’s song book. i quickly bought the second and third one in the series. adrian has a funny way of writing and the story flowed very fast. hope black dust mambo does the same
I have not had a chance to read this yet….:(
I haven’t had a chance to read this yet but it is in my TBR pile
I haven’t read this either, but I remember when she was here talking about this new release and I thought it sounded really good. I plan to read it, just haven’t gotten to it yet.
Finished this book a few nights ago and have also read all of her other series (Makers Song). I have to say, I loved it! Adrian Phoenix does a great job on bringing all her characters to life. I absolutely loved Kallie and Layne and can’t wait to see where they meet up in the next book!
I just ordered a copy of Black dust Mambo so I haven’t read it yet.
Ahhh, I couldn’t find it when I went to the store. I need to get to a larger bookstore I think. The one I went to had a teeny selection *sigh*
And for those of you who’ve read the book – the characters will be happy to answer any questions you might have too.
everyone always says this is a great series. I am off to add to my wish list at amazon. Only darn way I can remember to but it lol. It’s heck getting old.
Oh I want to start this new series, I love her writing style! I can’t wait to get it!
I haven’t gotten into this series. I keep confusing Adrian Phoenix with Laurie Hadelland (whose Phoenix series wasn’t my bag).
I haven’t read this one yet, but it is on my wish list.
I just finished this book and absolutely loved it! Although I’m kind of mad because now I’ll have to wait a while for the next one.
1.The voodoo/hoodoo aspect of the book was done really well. It really goes into the grit of hoodoo and voodoo, but you don’t feel like you are lacking information or that you feel lost. I knew a little about the subject before I read the book, so I don’t know if this is clouding my judgment at all.
2. I really like that about Kallie. I like the fact that she’s not a one-sided character. Or that she gets stuck into a mold of a characture. She’s not just some tough chick running around without a personality. She’s got more than one side to her personality. Although she does hit an awful lot of people. She should probably figure out something else to do besides counting to calm down.
3. Favorite side character…that’s actually really hard because the side-characters are pretty well developed too. I even liked Augustine by the end and I didn’t expect to. Although I have to say I really like Belladona.
Adrian, you seriously did a wonderful job with this book. I can’t wait for the next one!
And since I have the opportuniy, I’ll just throw this question out there whether it’s Layne or even Augustine who answers.
Will we ever find out if Layne has a certain tattoo that wasn’t seen during the contest? (Had to ask!)
Rae, I agree that the layers of Kallie’s very being adds something very special.
I did enjoy learning about hoodoo/voodoo, subjects I don’t really know much of anything about.
Hi Rae:
I’m really glad you enjoyed the book and the characters. Thanks so much! And great question. LOL!! I’ll let Layne handle that one.
Layne: I’m surprised Augustine stopped at removing my boxers – man has no sense of shame or modesty. Not when he’s in my body, anyway. *laughs* Hell, if the tables were turned, maybe I’d be just as shameless.
Will you ever find out? I’ve got a feeling you will. *winks*
Augustine: Clang! Clang! Clang!
Layne: Nope. Keep out of it. I ain’t letting you take charge and blurt all my goddamned secrets, so quit ringing that f@#%king bell!
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I have not read Adrian Phoenix’s Black Dust Mambo, what is it about? Would anyone recommend it highly? What makes it a good read to you? Thanks to anyone who answers.
helen g.
I haven’t read any of Adrian’s books but I’ll put them on my TBR list:)
1) Haven’t read this but did participate in the recent chat and am going to put it on my wish list if I hadn’t already. I do want to learn more about hoodoo and voodoo, as they are dark and light and interestingly represented in the movie The Skeleton Key. Hi again, Adrian.
Hi again! Great to see you here!
I have this book but haven’t read it yet! (I’m so far behind on my to-be-read pile that I’ll probably die before getting them all done.)
Dog gone it, I have -got- to get this book.
I love learning about new things and considering Voodoo is still one of those areas where you get a lot of misconceptions and misunderstood ideas, so it’s nice to get a new persepective on what goes on.
You’re right about misconceptions, Seri. There’s a lot about Voodoo (a religion) and hoodoo (folk magic). I had fun tackling some of those issues.