All the Sinners Bleed

The book mixes Southern noir, gritty police procedural, social commentary, and even a love story. Do you think Cosby did a good job in blending all of these different elements?

What did you think of Cosby's writing style? Of the novel's pacing? Its character development?

This book is challenging and grim in many respects: in its gore and violence, in the darkness of the crimes perpetrated, in the weight of racism and other systemic issues oppressing its characters. Did it ever feel like too much for you?

The small town setting is an important part of the book. Did Cosby do a good job constructing a believable town and people? Have you spent time in rural places like Charon County?

What did you think of the protagonist, Titus Crown? What characteristics made him admirable? What does he struggle with?

Titus is the first black sheriff in the county. How does the weight of that milestone, and the expectations that come with it, impact him?

Cosby also explores the effects of religious zealotry. How does religious zealotry contribute to the perpetuation of the status quo? What other impacts does it have?

What did you think of the ending?

Where there any lingering questions that you had after finishing the novel, or plot points that you thought needed more development?

What impact will the events of the story have on Charon County in the future? Do you think anything will change?

Would you want to read more stories about Titus Crown?

Have you read any of Cosby's other novels like Blacktop Wasteland or Razorblade Tears? If so, how did All the Sinners Bleed compare?