Thanks so much to NetGalley, Grove Atlantic and Sarah Schmidt for the opportunity to read this great novel.
Although we probably all know the story of Lizzie Borden from the rhyme and her acquittal of the crimes of murdering her father and stepmother, this book takes an extraordinary look at all the parties involved. The story is told in 4 distinct voices - Lizzie (whose chapters really show her immaturity and attachment issues); Emma (the other Borden daughter - older and made to be responsible for Lizzie); Bridget (the Borden family maid, who sees it all and is desperate to return home to Ireland); and Benjamin (a thug hired by the sister of the first Mrs. Borden, the girls' Uncle John).
Creepy, creepy - this book is written in a fabulous way by really getting into the story from these different viewpoints and time periods. You learn more and more as the book goes along from these alternate voices, although there is of course no definitive answer to who-done-it.
I marveled at the way the voices changed and made you feel in each chapter - kudos to the author for this wonderful ability. I love true crime books and this one won't disappoint!
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