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Lizzie by Evan Hunter
2.0
I found the structure confusing. Chapters alternated between a recounting of the trial and Lizzie’s European adventure.
The trial chapters use multiple first person narrators, which gets REALLY confusing—especially because this POV is inconsistent.
The travel chapters are better, but I think that was because they had a traditional third-person limited narration that focuses on Lizzie’s travels. They had an arc that was easier to follow.
I read this because I’m a true crime fan who has had an interest in this case for a long time. I’m glad I read this book, but I’m not sure I’d recommend this to anyone else.
*Review as written on a mobile device while lying in bed about to go to sleep. Tops are my fault, but I think they’re understandable under the circumstances.
The trial chapters use multiple first person narrators, which gets REALLY confusing—especially because this POV is inconsistent.
The travel chapters are better, but I think that was because they had a traditional third-person limited narration that focuses on Lizzie’s travels. They had an arc that was easier to follow.
I read this because I’m a true crime fan who has had an interest in this case for a long time. I’m glad I read this book, but I’m not sure I’d recommend this to anyone else.
*Review as written on a mobile device while lying in bed about to go to sleep. Tops are my fault, but I think they’re understandable under the circumstances.