Review of The trial of Lessie Johnson
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Review of The trial of Lessie Johnson
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The trial of Lessie Johnson" by Ronnie Deaton.]
Ronnie Deaton's book The Trial of Lessie Johnson is based on real historical occurrences. It centers on Lessie Johnson, an early settler and Appalachian woman who grew up in Kentucky's Breathitt County. Her tale of love and loss is chronicled in this book. It describes the love of her life and the consequent losses of many family members at various points in time. In this tale of violent men, war, ghosts, and historical occurrences, a family's struggle in Appalachia, America, is remembered. Through this book, we are able to see Lessie's perseverance and her ability to bounce back from setbacks.
Lessie and Zach's love for one another was endearing. Zach did everything in his power to support his family and served as a rock whenever one of the family members passed away. I especially respected Lessie's unwavering faith in the face of hardship. It was amazing how she handled the hand fate dealt her with such composure. Since the sun would rise every day and time would go on, she refused to wallow in her sorrow and realized that life must go on. Lessie was a go-getter who never gave in to despair.
A fascinating view of early twentieth-century American life was also provided by this book. We were able to experience both the Great Depression and World War II via Lessie and her family. We frequently hear about significant events, but seldom how the average person handled them. It was amazing to observe how teenager-aged young men provided the majority of the family's labor compared to when they are nowadays youngsters attending school. Large families were also common, and kids lived with their parents until they got married. Infant mortality was high, and medical advancement was slow. By examining the lives of Lessie and her family it is possible to deduce all these facts.
The book's one flaw was that it was a little bit tedious. Given that the author claims the novel is based on actual historical events, I understood why some passages felt like reading from a history textbook. However, because of this, the book was a little dry and difficult to read without paying close attention.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars because the story of a family surviving in early 20th-century America is remarkable. I thought the book had great editing because I didn't find a single typo, spelling mistake, or grammatical error while reading it. People who enjoy reading historical fiction about early 20th-century America should pick up this book, in my opinion. This book might not be for those who find historical fiction dull.
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Ronnie Deaton's book The Trial of Lessie Johnson is based on real historical occurrences. It centers on Lessie Johnson, an early settler and Appalachian woman who grew up in Kentucky's Breathitt County. Her tale of love and loss is chronicled in this book. It describes the love of her life and the consequent losses of many family members at various points in time. In this tale of violent men, war, ghosts, and historical occurrences, a family's struggle in Appalachia, America, is remembered. Through this book, we are able to see Lessie's perseverance and her ability to bounce back from setbacks.
Lessie and Zach's love for one another was endearing. Zach did everything in his power to support his family and served as a rock whenever one of the family members passed away. I especially respected Lessie's unwavering faith in the face of hardship. It was amazing how she handled the hand fate dealt her with such composure. Since the sun would rise every day and time would go on, she refused to wallow in her sorrow and realized that life must go on. Lessie was a go-getter who never gave in to despair.
A fascinating view of early twentieth-century American life was also provided by this book. We were able to experience both the Great Depression and World War II via Lessie and her family. We frequently hear about significant events, but seldom how the average person handled them. It was amazing to observe how teenager-aged young men provided the majority of the family's labor compared to when they are nowadays youngsters attending school. Large families were also common, and kids lived with their parents until they got married. Infant mortality was high, and medical advancement was slow. By examining the lives of Lessie and her family it is possible to deduce all these facts.
The book's one flaw was that it was a little bit tedious. Given that the author claims the novel is based on actual historical events, I understood why some passages felt like reading from a history textbook. However, because of this, the book was a little dry and difficult to read without paying close attention.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars because the story of a family surviving in early 20th-century America is remarkable. I thought the book had great editing because I didn't find a single typo, spelling mistake, or grammatical error while reading it. People who enjoy reading historical fiction about early 20th-century America should pick up this book, in my opinion. This book might not be for those who find historical fiction dull.
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