Joey S. (Joey) reviewed My Thoughts Be Bloody: The Bitter Rivalry Between Edwin and John Wilkes Booth That Led to an American Tragedy on + 404 more book reviews
One of the best books of the year for me. I thought I knew a lot about the Lincoln assassination, and all things connected.
Turns out that I knew next to nothing about John Wilkes Booth and his upbringing and his family.
The first chapter blew my mind. Then I was hooked. So well written and interesting from beginning to end.
Turns out that I knew next to nothing about John Wilkes Booth and his upbringing and his family.
The first chapter blew my mind. Then I was hooked. So well written and interesting from beginning to end.
Diane W. (evercurious) reviewed My Thoughts Be Bloody: The Bitter Rivalry Between Edwin and John Wilkes Booth That Led to an American Tragedy on + 9 more book reviews
This is an amazing story! I hadn't realized how famous John Wilkes Booth's older brother and father were, nor had I realized how the older brother was accepted into New York City's elite for many years after the Lincoln assassination.
The Booth father was a character -- a world-renowned actor, yet an alcoholic and a vegetarian. He was pals with a young Sam Houston, also a drinker.
It seems there is a surprise around every corner while reading this book. I gave it four stars as it is not as riveting as Erik Larson's "The Devil in the White City," which I would rate five stars in the genre. It is definitely worth a read, however. I enjoyed it.
The Booth father was a character -- a world-renowned actor, yet an alcoholic and a vegetarian. He was pals with a young Sam Houston, also a drinker.
It seems there is a surprise around every corner while reading this book. I gave it four stars as it is not as riveting as Erik Larson's "The Devil in the White City," which I would rate five stars in the genre. It is definitely worth a read, however. I enjoyed it.
