natbelks's review
3.0
This book had so much potential but i found it fell short on both the story of Mrs.Goodwin herself and the writing - which i hate to say since i know how much heart and soul writers pour into their work -- it just fell flat a little for me.
Mrs. Goodwin, buried in Green-Wood Cemetery was a fascinating woman that Ms. Mitchell barely focused on. The crime that got her involved was the main focus of the book (also very interesting, but not what i wanted to know about solely).
Mrs. Goodwin, buried in Green-Wood Cemetery was a fascinating woman that Ms. Mitchell barely focused on. The crime that got her involved was the main focus of the book (also very interesting, but not what i wanted to know about solely).
kikiandarrowsfishshelf's review
5.0
This short Kindle essay tells the story of Isabella Goodwin, New York's first female detective.
She was awesome, a single working mother who believed women could do anything.
She was awesome, a single working mother who believed women could do anything.
jesse_post's review
3.0
This was a little light on research but still a thrilling read about a not-very-well-known part of NYC history. Really well-written and it has all the makings of a modern police procedural. Goodwin was a hero.
ferocity's review
Mrs. Goodwin is a really intriguing character. This short piece doesn't do her justice -- and not because it's short. When historians try and create atmosphere, they had better be damn good at it, otherwise it's cheesy. This, sadly, is melodramatic and boring.
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