Description

In the vibrant jazz clubs of 1930s Berlin, a gifted young trumpeter named Hieronymus navigates a world teetering on the brink of war. Despite warnings to stay hidden, his passion for music and a fateful night out lead to his disappearance, leaving his bandmates and family in turmoil. This novel explores themes of identity, belonging, and the power of music in the face of escalating political darkness. Esi Edugyan masterfully crafts a poignant narrative that delves into the lives of those caught in the shadow of history, questioning the cost of survival and the enduring strength of the human spirit.

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paperback edition cover

paperback

Profile Books

Published Jan 1, 2011

343 pages

ISBN: 9781846687754

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Details

First Published

2011

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Half Blood Blues by Esi Edugyan.

Racism/Discrimination
War/Trauma