About the book
“Crazy Heart just might be the finest country-western novel ever written, bar none.” — Houston Post
\"A masterpiece. . . . Cobb has created an unforgettable character who engages not only your interest but your emotion . . . and who proceeds to take you on a roller-coaster ride through his tawdrily tumultuous life.” — Chicago Tribune
Thomas Cobb’s riveting novel tells the unforgettable story of a former country music star hoping to take one last shot at a better life.
At the age of fifty-seven—living a life riddled with ex-wives, one night stands, and daily diet of Jack Daniels—Bad Blake is on his last legs. His ticker, his liver, even his pick-up truck are all giving him trouble. A renowned songwriter and “picker” who hasn’t recorded in five years, Bad now travels the countryside on gigs that take him mostly to motels and bowling alleys. Enter Jean Craddock, a young journalist sent to interview him after a beautiful concert, and a tentative romance blooms. Can Bad stop living the life of a country-western song and tie a rope around his crazy heart?
Editions of Crazy Heart
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780060915193
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062325525
Read an Excerpt
“Crazy Heart just might be the finest country-western novel ever written, bar none.” — Houston Post
\"A masterpiece. . . . Cobb has created an unforgettable character who engages not only your interest but your emotion . . . and who proceeds to take you on a roller-coaster ride through his tawdrily tumultuous life.” — Chicago Tribune
Thomas Cobb’s riveting novel tells the unforgettable story of a former country music star hoping to take one last shot at a better life.
At the age of fifty-seven—living a life riddled with ex-wives, one night stands, and daily diet of Jack Daniels—Bad Blake is on his last legs. His ticker, his liver, even his pick-up truck are all giving him trouble. A renowned songwriter and “picker” who hasn’t recorded in five years, Bad now travels the countryside on gigs that take him mostly to motels and bowling alleys. Enter Jean Craddock, a young journalist sent to interview him after a beautiful concert, and a tentative romance blooms. Can Bad stop living the life of a country-western song and tie a rope around his crazy heart?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crazy Heart about?
“Crazy Heart just might be the finest country-western novel ever written, bar none.” — Houston Post
\"A masterpiece. . . . Cobb has created an unforgettable character who engages not only your interest but your emotion . . . and who proceeds to take you on a roller-coaster ride through his tawdrily tumultuous life.” — Chicago Tribune
Thomas Cobb’s riveting novel tells the unforgettable story of a former country music star hoping to take one last shot at a better life.
At the age of fifty-seven—living a life riddled with ex-wives, one night stands, and daily diet of Jack Daniels—Bad Blake is on his last legs. His ticker, his liver, even his pick-up truck are all giving him trouble. A renowned songwriter and “picker” who hasn’t recorded in five years, Bad now travels the countryside on gigs that take him mostly to motels and bowling alleys. Enter Jean Craddock, a young journalist sent to interview him after a beautiful concert, and a tentative romance blooms. Can Bad stop living the life of a country-western song and tie a rope around his crazy heart?
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Crazy Heart?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Plays, playscripts, drama
Where can I read a sample of Crazy Heart?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780060915193
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Crazy Heart?
Thomas Cobb
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Crazy Heart is available as paperback(ISBN 9780060915193) and ebook(ISBN 9780062325525)
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