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Reviewed by Kristie Ingerto for Readers' Favorite
Eric L. Brantley's "A Little Dab 'a Do Ya" is a cultural novel that will take the reader into the life and soul of a blues singer. Joe grows up fending for himself as his momma has many men in and out of their home and he is pushed aside. Trying to find food for himself and stay out of his momma's way, Joe grows up too quickly as he is taken into others' homes. One night Joe fills in on stage and his momma knows that his talent is going to overshadow her and she throws him out of the house. Joe finds himself eating at home of lonely women and also sharing their beds. Moving onto a new city becomes the best option for him and this is where he meets Langston who makes him revisit his journey to becoming a blues singer.
While this not a book that I would typically read, the cover drew me to the book. Brantley's style of writing is easy to read and the culture comes alive in this book. Brantley's writing is very descriptive and there is vulgar language throughout the book, however it adds to the authenticity of the characters and the story as a whole. This is an unique account of a man's life and journey to whom he becomes and how singing the blues is a way for him to cleanse his soul and make sense of his world.
