A review by esselleayy
The All-True Travels and Adventures of Lidie Newton by Jane Smiley
3.0
Unfortunately,after a strong start, Lidie Newton's story kind of falls apart. It's set up so that the 2nd half of the book should be the more exciting part, but I found it hard to slog through.
Still, it's a worthy read if you like realistic historical fiction. Abolitionists, ruffians, the uncharted Kansas Territory pre-Civil War. Lots of great descriptions and insights into that world.
Still, it's a worthy read if you like realistic historical fiction. Abolitionists, ruffians, the uncharted Kansas Territory pre-Civil War. Lots of great descriptions and insights into that world.