Length 12hrs
Format audiobook
Published 2017
Series Bonnie #1
My Copy I bought it
My Review
Becoming Bonnie is not the crime novel you might think, rather, author Jenni L Walsh cleverly blends fact and fiction to depict the rise of this deadly duo in the early 1920’s with both characters finding their feet in the world of crime as well as each other.
Starting with being seduced by the risky allure of a speak easy through childhood friend Blanch, Bonnie steadily sheds her cocoon of apprehension to embrace the illegal den while expanding her circle of friends to include Buck and later, Clyde – two characters in the book who are both fearsome and likable at the same time.
Overtime, Bonnie becomes exposed to bullets, brawls, and bloodshed and later ends up in the arms of Clyde. There’s no robbing of banks or shot outs with cops here, Becoming Bonnie is all about Bonnie growing into a household name outlaw with Clyde largely a bit player. I loved it and can’t wait for the follow-up.
A note on the audiobook: Becoming Bonnie is narrated by Susan Bennett who gives voice to Bonnie and adds to her tainted innocence in a near perfect performance. For the extra dose of atmosphere I recommend the audio edition.
My rating: 5/5 stars.
My rating: 5/5 stars.
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