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A review by courtthebookgirl
Carolina Built by Kianna Alexander
4.0
This book, a historical fiction novel surrounding real estate magnate Josephine Leary, was engaging and an interesting foray for me as I was not previously familiar with Josephine or her life.
Josephine, a Black woman who rose to great acclaim after emancipation in North Carolina, was portrayed as a “suffer no fools” sort of woman. She persevered through challenging times in the history of our nation and yet is often portrayed here as blowing through these challenges without incident. I certainly admired her tenacity and the author’s reverence and care in telling her story.
Sometimes, if felt to me that we were mired in the minutia of the story, when I really wanted to hear more about Josephine herself.
Overall, I enjoyed this and I learned a great deal! 3.5 stars.
Josephine, a Black woman who rose to great acclaim after emancipation in North Carolina, was portrayed as a “suffer no fools” sort of woman. She persevered through challenging times in the history of our nation and yet is often portrayed here as blowing through these challenges without incident. I certainly admired her tenacity and the author’s reverence and care in telling her story.
Sometimes, if felt to me that we were mired in the minutia of the story, when I really wanted to hear more about Josephine herself.
Overall, I enjoyed this and I learned a great deal! 3.5 stars.