A review by sawyerbell
Agnes, Murderess by Sarah Leavitt

4.0

I'm not a huge fan of graphic novels, often finding the stories flat and the illustrations distracting. However both the character of Agnes and Leavitt's masterfully gothic drawings drew me in right away and held my attention right to the end. Agnes's story is both sad and horrifying and even, sometimes, funny. I enjoyed learning more about aspects of BC's history during Gold Rush days and appreciated Leavitt's exploration of the lives of women who were part of the Gold Rush. Highly recommended.