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A review by atringas
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
slow-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
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek is a fascinating and in depth exploration of a time and place in history often not spoken of. Although the main character Cussy is a creation of the author, the environment she exists in, as well as her condition and her job, did all absolutely exist. The novel is woven delicately and beautifully to convey the harsh reality and beautiful poetry of life in these rural communities at this point in time, without shying from the challenge and harshness of the same. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Graphic: Ableism, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Hate crime, Incest, Racism, Rape, Suicide, Blood, Police brutality, Medical content, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Classism