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Half Broke Horses: A True-Life Novel
by Jeannette Walls
Lily Casey Smith, the author's grandmother, provides a delightful and unexpected look into the past in "Half Broke Horses." A tough lady who could teach you some important life lessons while defeating you at poker.
It's a nonfiction biography. Although the author claims in her epilogue that these creative liberties make the book feel more like a novel, I believe that they make it feel more realistic. For example, the author chose to write the book in the first person. I feel much more connected to Lily as a person after hearing her voice and getting to know her than I would have if she had simply stated the facts.
Lily has some incredible adventures. Some are more believable than others. If you're looking for a point of view from the past from a horse riding teacher, this book is for you. But I'd pass on this one if you're only interested in information and facts.
Overall, I enjoyed the wild adventure that this book took me on. (I would also recommend the audiobook narrated by the author)
It's a nonfiction biography. Although the author claims in her epilogue that these creative liberties make the book feel more like a novel, I believe that they make it feel more realistic. For example, the author chose to write the book in the first person. I feel much more connected to Lily as a person after hearing her voice and getting to know her than I would have if she had simply stated the facts.
Lily has some incredible adventures. Some are more believable than others. If you're looking for a point of view from the past from a horse riding teacher, this book is for you. But I'd pass on this one if you're only interested in information and facts.
Overall, I enjoyed the wild adventure that this book took me on. (I would also recommend the audiobook narrated by the author)