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The Supremes Sing the Happy Heartache Blues

by Edward Kelsey Moore

Series: Supremes at Earl's (2)

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"From the author of the bestselling The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat, an exuberant and poignant new novel of passions, family, and forgiveness. When a late life love affair blooms between Mr. Forrest Payne, the owner of the Pink Slipper Gentleman's Club, and Miss Beatrice Jordan, famous for stationing herself at the edge of the club's parking lot and yelling warnings of eternal damnation at the departing patrons, their wedding summons a legend to town. Mr. El Walker, the great guitar bluesman, comes home to give a command performance in Plainview, Indiana, a place he'd sworn--and for good reason--he'd never set foot in again. But El is not the only Plainview native with a hurdle to overcome. A wildly philandering husband struggles at last to prove his faithfulness to the wife he's always loved. A young transwoman lights out for show biz and Chicago to escape her father's wrath and live an authentic life. And among those in this tightly knit community who show up every Sunday after church for lunch at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat, are the lifelong friends, known locally as "The Supremes"--Clarice, facing down her longing for, chance at and fear of a great career; Barbara Jean, grappling at last with the loss of a mother whose life humiliated both of them, and Odette, reaching toward her husband through an anger of his that she does not understand. Ed Moore's lively cast of characters, each of whom have surmounted serious trouble and come into love, need not learn how to survive but how, fully, to live. And they do, every one of them, serenaded by the bittersweet and unforgettable blues song El Walker plays, born of his own great loss and love"--… (more)
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From the author of the bestselling The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat, we are captivated with Odette, Clarice (accomplished pianist), and Barbara Jean, high school pals since the 1960s. I so...enjoyed the The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat, and was anxious to revisit the small southern town of Plainview, Indiana in the sequel to this novel (The Supremes Sing the Happy Heartache Blues) of passions, family, and forgiveness.

A religious, theological pole dancer in a strip club on Sundays! Hilarious! Veronica’s ugly piglike grandson, also hilarious! Minnie McIntyre, the mystic, fortune teller whom receives messages from a dead spirit guide, too funny. Beatrice’s holy views between churches, saints and sinners (Baptist vs Unitarian) had me aghast. The bloodhound in drag was beyond words.

Moore does an excellent job telling his story and weaving the characters into a dramatic crescendo. I love this book as well as the first one. I laughed, felt sad, empathy and surprised. The story touches on alcoholism, abuse, infidelity, fear, anxiety and more. It is so well put together and flows flawlessly. I look forward to more from Edward Kelsey Moore! ( )
  DonnasBookAddiction | Dec 22, 2020 |
Not as good as first but a good read ( )
  maryzee | Mar 24, 2019 |
Oh, I really just love the Supremes and their fictional world in Indiana. Moore writes so well, and I grew up in Indiana, so I can easily picture everything that happens. I would love to visit with Odette in her gazebo.

I just learned that Fox Searchlight has optioned The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat for film! I would LOVE to cast the actors for this.

I think that Odette's James is so gentle and quiet; I think I would cast him as Dule Hill.

I think that I would cast Ron Cephas Jones as James' biological father.

Odette...I think mabye Retta/Marietta Sangai Sirleaf.

For her momma, ooooh, I wish Nell Carter were still living.

Maybe Viola Clark for Clarice.

Clarice's husband...maybe Wayne Brady.

But who did I think of for Ray? He is referred to as a pretty white boy. I immediately thought of John Stamos. Rob Lowe would also be a good choice, though.

Moore is writing a 3rd novel, but it focuses on new characters. I will hold onto hope that he will give us more of the Supremes, though.

If you're a fan, check out this link:

http://www.thesupremesatearlsallyoucaneat.com/faq.html ( )
  BoundTogetherForGood | Dec 12, 2018 |
This review was written for LibraryThing Early Reviewers.
A quick read. Enjoyable. Not the best plot or character development, but a great summer read or when you're looking for a little something to entertain you but not make you think too hard. Would definitely recommend reading the first book in the series before this one. ( )
  Gwnfkt12 | Oct 18, 2017 |
"The blues is what a love song turns into after the singer's had his teeth kicked out."

This sequel, with new characters from old stories, isn't as much fun as the original. El is James's long missing father, a bluesman, and Audrey Crawford was Terry, whose father renounced him when his son came out dressing as a woman. El's back story of addiction and violence is undercut by his survival of a tumultuous foster care experience, but Odette takes a big risk when she takes him in, as her husband James still sees the scars, physical and emotional, which was all he had of El. Audrey had sworn to piss on his father's grave upon his death, and now his date with destiny has arrived.

The other two Supremes, Barbara Jean and Clarice, are a bit quieter here, as is Odette's dead mother. But still an enjoyable read. ( )
  froxgirl | Aug 15, 2017 |
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"From the author of the bestselling The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat, an exuberant and poignant new novel of passions, family, and forgiveness. When a late life love affair blooms between Mr. Forrest Payne, the owner of the Pink Slipper Gentleman's Club, and Miss Beatrice Jordan, famous for stationing herself at the edge of the club's parking lot and yelling warnings of eternal damnation at the departing patrons, their wedding summons a legend to town. Mr. El Walker, the great guitar bluesman, comes home to give a command performance in Plainview, Indiana, a place he'd sworn--and for good reason--he'd never set foot in again. But El is not the only Plainview native with a hurdle to overcome. A wildly philandering husband struggles at last to prove his faithfulness to the wife he's always loved. A young transwoman lights out for show biz and Chicago to escape her father's wrath and live an authentic life. And among those in this tightly knit community who show up every Sunday after church for lunch at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat, are the lifelong friends, known locally as "The Supremes"--Clarice, facing down her longing for, chance at and fear of a great career; Barbara Jean, grappling at last with the loss of a mother whose life humiliated both of them, and Odette, reaching toward her husband through an anger of his that she does not understand. Ed Moore's lively cast of characters, each of whom have surmounted serious trouble and come into love, need not learn how to survive but how, fully, to live. And they do, every one of them, serenaded by the bittersweet and unforgettable blues song El Walker plays, born of his own great loss and love"--

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