Pam
asked:
"The Bookwoman of Troublesome Creek" is about Cussy Mary Carter who was the last BLUE WOMAN of Kentucky and was one of the Pack Horse Women. Moyes's book will get more publicity and may even be better written but I'd hate for the first one to be overlooked because the info on the "Blue" people was as interesting as the Pack Horse story. Is Mary's story included in this book? If not, then it should be read also.
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Sue
No - Cussy Mary is not mentioned. Both should be read because they are completely different takes.
Lauretta
I have read both and really enjoyed both. I do think "The Bookwoman of Troublesome Creek" is more realistic in its portrayal of the culture of the mountain people of Kentucky and that Kim Michelle Richardson does a better job of conveying the beauty and harshness of life in the mountains. I recommend reading both for a more complete understanding of the time, the people, the prejudices, and the importance of the work of the Packhorse Librarians.
Wendy
Of the two, The Book Woman is the better book. The tone and writing are more representative of Appalachia. The story of Giver is engaging but not nearly so as The Book Woman. Cussy Mary's story is NOT in Giver because Cussy Mary is Kim Michele Richardson's own invention, perhaps like a few other things that mysteriously show up in Giver. I would much rather see a movie made from The Book Woman. I think the Giver relies too much on sex...and isn't that a Moyes' characteristic?
Chris
No and I agree. I hope “The Bookwoman of Troublesome Creek” is found as more people read about these amazing women.
Patricia
The Book Woman is a far superior work. I find this novel unabashed plagerism. Shame on the author and shame on the publisher.
G.J.
For more details on the similarities between the two books, see this: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/...
Susan (on hiatus)
This is on my reading list. I read 'The Bookwoman of Troublesome Creek' and LOVED it so I'm interested in seeing the take on this one.
Anita
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
Thanks for another lead on a new book to read. I plan to read both. I had trouble finding it on goodreads they have book woman as two words not one. For others like me that want to add it to their want-to-read list.
Thanks for another lead on a new book to read. I plan to read both. I had trouble finding it on goodreads they have book woman as two words not one. For others like me that want to add it to their want-to-read list.
Marzie
I adored "The Bookwoman of Troublesome Creek" and hope that both these books are featured in book clubs and discussions. Moyes may be the better-known author but Richardson's book is just as compelling a story.
Bobbi
I've read both and The Bookwoman of Troublesome Creek is by far the better book. To me there is no mistaking the plagiarism that has taken place by Moyes. And now she has probably received millions of dollars for the movie rights. Very sad.
Jess
Thank you for bringing up this book. I will now have to check out the Bookwoman, since this is such an interesting topic to read about.
Melissa Decker
Cussy Mary Carter was not a real person. Her character was based on real people who had a genetic condition, but, the character is not real and she was not based on an individual. I loved the "Bookwoman of Troublesome Creek" but, I'd never expect to find a crossover into a different novel.
Lisa Finkelstein
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek is one of the best books I've read in a decade. Beautifully written and historically accurate. It is a must read.
Pat
I will definitely read "The Bookwoman." I find this concept fascinating and I enjoy books about women who lift up other women.
Jaclyn
TOTALLY agree---Book Woman of Troublesome Creek is much better. I felt like I was riding the trails with her versus this book where I felt like I was watching a Hallmark movie on my couch.
Victoria Adams
Cussy Mary is not in this book, she is a character in The Bookwoman of Troublesom Creek. I have read both books. I am not commenting on the issue of plagiarism, etc. I will let others sort that out :-). I will say that I found Bookwoman a much more interesting and compelling story than Giver of Stars. Better written, more interesting characters, and when I can actually learn something (i.e. Blue people of Kentucky) then double bonus points!
Sidna
Your comment interested me because Bookwoman is part of my email address and a few weeks ago when I was ordering books from Amazon, it caught my eye and I couldn't resist ordering it. I haven't read the Bookwoman book yet, but I look forward to it now that I know what it is about.
Susan D'Entremont
Thanks! Am adding this book to my to-read list.
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