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Like pretty much everybody, I'm a huge fan of the 1967 movie Bonnie and Clyde. And also like pretty much everybody, that was about all I knew about them. (At least until I read this.)
This is a good introduction to Bonnie and Clyde, but even if you're familiar with the movie, this is still a great read. There are pictures of them and their families, plus a picture of the car, post-shootout. (There's a picture of a bandaged Blanche and and a picture of a bandaged-and-very-injured Buck, but neither picture is very graphic; there aren't any pictures of Bonnie and Clyde after the fatal shooting.)
One thing I never really thought about was the effect that all the coverage (and the movie) had on their families. They were really close to their families and would often sneak back to see them. The families were also then kept tabs on and when Bonnie and Clyde died, their respective funeral homes were swarmed. (Also, Bonnie's mom was like, yeah, she's not going to be anywhere near Clyde now.)
It's meant for young adults, but the only point where that's really made clear is when Karen Blumenthal explains what a "party line" is.
This is a really fun and fascinating book. Recommended for anyone who wants to know a little more about the truth behind the legend.
This is a good introduction to Bonnie and Clyde, but even if you're familiar with the movie, this is still a great read. There are pictures of them and their families, plus a picture of the car, post-shootout. (There's a picture of a bandaged Blanche and and a picture of a bandaged-and-very-injured Buck, but neither picture is very graphic; there aren't any pictures of Bonnie and Clyde after the fatal shooting.)
One thing I never really thought about was the effect that all the coverage (and the movie) had on their families. They were really close to their families and would often sneak back to see them. The families were also then kept tabs on and when Bonnie and Clyde died, their respective funeral homes were swarmed. (Also, Bonnie's mom was like, yeah, she's not going to be anywhere near Clyde now.)
It's meant for young adults, but the only point where that's really made clear is when Karen Blumenthal explains what a "party line" is.
This is a really fun and fascinating book. Recommended for anyone who wants to know a little more about the truth behind the legend.
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