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GIRL WAITS WITH GUN reads the headline of the newspaper in 1914, referring to the #truestory of Constance Kopp, one of America's first women to be named #deputysheriff. This fictionalized account has roots in history, found in sensationalized cartoons and headlines of the intrepid Misses Kopp. Constance is dragged into her battle with a corrupt businessman and rumored #BlackHander, showing that #goodpeople can't help but to #dogood. 18/365

I found this book immersive and dark. A good look at the way superstition and paranoia can catch on and overwhelm a community. Based on real events, the small farming community is steeped in fairy lore. A desperate widow tries to save her grandson, who she believes is a changeling. I enjoyed Kent‘s writing, which is sharp and focused. 4⭐️ #goodpeople And thanks to all the buddy readers.

#goodpeople Am I the only one still working on this one? I‘ve gotten about a third of the way through. Just made a latte, so I think it‘s time to sit back and knock a good chunk of this one out.

I did it. I finished the book!...kind of. I did skim 50-100 pages to get to the climax and the ending 🤷🏻‍♀️And wowza, Kent did not let up with the darkness

I am sad I didn't love this book like I loved Burial Rites. Both are very atmospheric and slow paced, but for some reason it didn't work for me this time. Fun to read with the rest of you #goodpeople though!!

Real life distractions might be hindering this book right now because I find myself slowly drifting away every time I pick it up. I agree the writing is lovely but the subject matter and elements of magical realism are not working for me. Sorry my #GoodPeople , I think this book is going back into #hibernation 🐻

I‘ve finished this #GoodPeople buddy readers. Will post review later when more or all have completed theirs. Sigh, always the women who suffer much in these stories.

Image of Killarney landscape above.

I love maps in books! I‘m reading the tagged book, where Nora was taking a ten-mile walk to Killarney..and it says she saw this place and that place...I keep referring to the map to see where she was travelling. 🙂
#GoodPeople

“People are always a little afraid of what they do not recognize” #GoodPeople I have a feeling this little line is going to be a MAJOR theme 😢

“She did not understand how Martin‘s body could seem so small. In life he had been a bear of a man, had carried her on the night of their wedding as though she was nothing more than sunlight.” Hannah Kent is a true wordsmith. #GoodPeople