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First and foremost, thank you to NetGalley and Harper Audio for the ALC! As always all opinions shared below are 100% my own.
I think I should start this with a confession. I may be American, and I may enjoy learning and reading about the 19th century, but for the longest time I have never been interested in Westerns. To a great extent, I found most stories and legends, fictional or not, to blend together in my head. I can safely say that I've also heard very little about women in the wild west. They always seemed to be on the sidelines or in the background adding very little to the ongoing conflicts.
That's why when I saw the cover, I found myself intrigued. "Queen of All Mayhem" by Dane Huckelbridge is the biography of the most dangerous woman in the west, Belle Starr. The woman went from the daughter of a relatively well-to-do family to an infamous outlaw who not only associated with some of the most dangerous criminals of the time, but was a terrifying figure to cross herself.
The author has done such a wonderful job not only researching the woman herself, but presenting facts, exaggerations as well as (at times) conflicting accounts in a non-confusing way. The book, also, did a wonderful job introducing the audience to both the civil war as well as a lot of the political, cultural and societal dramas that unfolded after. I can safely say I breezed through the book and didn't find a single minute boring.
While this is a non-fiction biography, the writing is far from dry. The narration by George Newbern practically transports you to the setting. All of this comes together to make sure that it's an interesting experience for the readers/listeners.
Overall, I was pleasantly surprised. While I disagree with a lot of Belle Starr's actions and views, I enjoyed learning about a female outlaw for once, but also learn about the wild west in such a well-executed manner.
Also, why don't we wear feathery white hats anymore?
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I think I should start this with a confession. I may be American, and I may enjoy learning and reading about the 19th century, but for the longest time I have never been interested in Westerns. To a great extent, I found most stories and legends, fictional or not, to blend together in my head. I can safely say that I've also heard very little about women in the wild west. They always seemed to be on the sidelines or in the background adding very little to the ongoing conflicts.
That's why when I saw the cover, I found myself intrigued. "Queen of All Mayhem" by Dane Huckelbridge is the biography of the most dangerous woman in the west, Belle Starr. The woman went from the daughter of a relatively well-to-do family to an infamous outlaw who not only associated with some of the most dangerous criminals of the time, but was a terrifying figure to cross herself.
The author has done such a wonderful job not only researching the woman herself, but presenting facts, exaggerations as well as (at times) conflicting accounts in a non-confusing way. The book, also, did a wonderful job introducing the audience to both the civil war as well as a lot of the political, cultural and societal dramas that unfolded after. I can safely say I breezed through the book and didn't find a single minute boring.
While this is a non-fiction biography, the writing is far from dry. The narration by George Newbern practically transports you to the setting. All of this comes together to make sure that it's an interesting experience for the readers/listeners.
Overall, I was pleasantly surprised. While I disagree with a lot of Belle Starr's actions and views, I enjoyed learning about a female outlaw for once, but also learn about the wild west in such a well-executed manner.
Also, why don't we wear feathery white hats anymore?
You can also find me on: Instagram