Wednesday, June 19, 2019

The Book Woman of Trouble some Creek by Kim Michele Richardson book review


The Book Woman of Troublesome CreekTitle:  The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek

Author: Kim Michele Richardson

Chapters: 47

Pages: 308

Genre: Historical Fiction

Rating: 4.5 stars

This book had me hooked as soon as I heard what it was about, librarians pack horse librarians at that, and the people of Eastern Kentucky. A group of people hit hard by the Great Depression.  Cussy Carter one of the pack horse librarians are different that the rest of the people in her community, she's one of the blue people of Kentucky.  But to the people on her route she is the one bright spot in their week, the book woman. 

I love just about any historical fiction novel set in Kentucky, I love reading about my home state in the pages of a book.  As well as learning about its history in any form.  The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson is full of rich detail both of setting and historical detail.  The characters are easy to relate to. Though some you just know from the beginning that you are going to hate.    Though other characters you’re going to laugh with, cry with and rejoice with. Have tissues handy.

I would recommend this book to anyone who loves historical fiction, Kentucky settings, and libraries and librarians.   There is some language in this book.  Though most seems to come from one character as well as some scenes of abuse and hate. 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone

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