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A review by yvejr
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book surprised me more than once. I didn’t realize it was based off of real life. I loved the characters, learning more about the land and people of Kentucky, and the Great Depression. It gives me more context to my grandparents lives during these years and complements what I’ve learned about the west and east coast at this time in history.
There were many heartbreaking moments in the book but uplifting ones too. It’s an amazing story of Cussy Mary, the book woman, as she journeys dangerous trails to connect with and serve her struggling community through precious and difficult to come by books. It was amazing to think what books meant when now they are so much less precious to us, and written word and knowledge is available to so many of us via the internet.
Beautiful writing and lovable characters - especially I loved Junia her recused pack mule! I loved the narrator and her beautiful accent. I may check out the sequel after giving this one a little while to soak in my heart and mind.
There were many heartbreaking moments in the book but uplifting ones too. It’s an amazing story of Cussy Mary, the book woman, as she journeys dangerous trails to connect with and serve her struggling community through precious and difficult to come by books. It was amazing to think what books meant when now they are so much less precious to us, and written word and knowledge is available to so many of us via the internet.
Beautiful writing and lovable characters - especially I loved Junia her recused pack mule! I loved the narrator and her beautiful accent. I may check out the sequel after giving this one a little while to soak in my heart and mind.