Sherry G. (Shervivor) - , reviewed on 4/1/2010 + 97 more book reviews

This was basically an interesting read and I feel that I now know more about Mrs. Lincoln then I probably should. The book is historical fiction based on many actual events. I think that as a general barometer of what life was like at that time this is a good account. But I have a hard time believing a lot of the material. My enthusiasm began to dwindle about midway through the novel, after the assasination. In my opinion the author portrayed Mrs. Lincoln as a shopoholic nutjob with a cantankerous louse of a son. The book gave me the desire to know more truths about this woman that suffered many tragedies in her life. Overall it was a compelling read.

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