How Long to Read Bodacious Blues

How Long Does it Take to Read Bodacious Blues?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 39 minutes to read Bodacious Blues by Whitney J. Leblanc

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

LES MARTEL BRINGS LOUISIANA-STYLE-ASS-KICKING TO HOLLYWOOD!Three generations of a Louisiana Creole family have struggled amidst blues music, religious conflict, lust, lynching, murder, voodoo and racism. Now, as they have come of age, the grandchildren of Martha Broussard/Fergerson, find that they must carve their own paths through a rapidly changing world. Ann Martel becomes the doctor her grandfather had hoped her brother would become. Disappointed in love, she finds contentment and happiness with an older woman−partner. Meanwhile, her brother, Les Martel, defies all who challenge the man he desires to be. He protest racial intimidation in Estilette, takes on an abusive lover in Chicago, fights a Paul Bunyan-sized giant in the backwoods of Bemidji, kicks the ass of a contemptible womanized in Nashville, and gives comeuppance to a backstabber in Hollywood. He soon discovers that Hollywood is not the place he thought it would be-the values were not his values-the truth is not his truth-trust is deception-honesty is weakness, and loyalty, an unknown word.Bodacious Blues, the remarkable finale to Whitney LeBlanc's compelling, blues−filled trilogy, completes this proud family's saga in the 1980's. Amidst a milieu of religious controversy, sexual cross−identification, changing values, and racial exploitation, the message is loud and clear-"coming of age as adults is not as easy as thought.""Whitney LeBlanc's, Bodacious Blues is an excellent and entertaining coda to his explosive Creole family trilogy. An engrossing saga, vividly told by this loyal Louisiana native and highly respected theatre artist who intimately understands the many shades of truth that the Big Easy holds. Writer LeBlanc presents the reader with a bevy of colorful multiracial characters who will resonate long after you've finished this haunting and deeply personal read. As with his two preceding volumes-Blues in the Wind and Shadows of the Blues- Bodacious Blues and its lead character Les Martel, takes us on a soulful and heartfelt journey. It was hard to put down."Robert Hooks -Award winning act∨ producer; founder Negro Ensemble Company."What an exciting novel. My mother, her father and his mother were born in Waterproof, Louisiana. Late in life I discovered this and went there. This novel reminded me of some of the stories I heard. There is such a rich cultural history in Louisiana I felt like a fly on the wall experiencing Les's journey. This feels like as bestseller and a film. Kudos to Whitney for a wonderful novel."Marla Gibbs -Lead Actress of 227 series. Major supporting actress of The Jeffersons series. "Talent will out! As exemplified by Whitney J. LeBlanc. Playwright, award winning theatre and television director, designer of beautiful stained glass windows, Whitney has just completed his third historical novel. Last of the trilogy, Bodacious Blues depicts the trials and tribulations of the townspeople of Estilette Louisiana in their association with its most prominent families, the Fergerson/Broussards. Blues, voodoo and the inborn racism of the area touches everyone's lives in this, Whitney's tense climatic finish to the Fergerson/Broussard family, and those that embrace and those who would destroy them...Great reading!!!!"H. Wesley Kenney -Seven time Emmy winning Television Producer - Director"I have known Whitney J. LeBlanc since 1963 and he is without doubt the most creative man I know. A brilliant scenic designer, playwright, director, stained glass artist and now novelist. Whitney never ceases to amaze. With BODACIOUS BLUES, he draws us into the life of Les Martel, aspiring actor and a southern fish trying to swim in northern waters. It's a wonderful and very entertaining story that finds relevance for our present times. Well done my friend!"Conrad John Schuck-Television, movie and stage actor.

How long is Bodacious Blues?

Bodacious Blues by Whitney J. Leblanc is 334 pages long, and a total of 84,836 words.

This makes it 113% the length of the average book. It also has 104% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Bodacious Blues Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 43 minutes to read Bodacious Blues aloud.

What Reading Level is Bodacious Blues?

Bodacious Blues is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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