A review by creolelitbelle
Bonnie and Clyde: The Making of a Legend by Karen Blumenthal

4.0

Very readable account of the notorious Bonnie Parker & Clyde Barrow that feels comprehensive with thorough research from a multitude of sources. I feel like this book is a great foray into getting a true picture of who the people behind the legend were and how they became legends in the first place. There are primary sources throughout the book including pictures and other documents. Pieces of the legend are spelled out and evaluated for the reader. The back of the book contains Bonnie's poem "The Story of Bonnie and Clyde"; a section on what happened to various family and gang members; and involved officers. I highly recommend this to those interested in the crimes commuted by the Barrow gang or actual people connected to it all.