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The Borden Tragedy A Memoir of the Infamous Double Murder at Fall River Mass 1892 A Treasury of Victorian Murder Rick Geary 9781561631896 Books

From the introduction: "The account presented in these pages of 19th Century America's most famous murder case is excerpted and adapted from the unpublished memoirs of a (thus far) unknown lady of Fall River, Massachusetts. Since the typewritten, unedited manuscript came to light at a 1990 estate sale, its provenance has been established to a satisfying degree. As part of the contents of an unopened trunk, it resided since the turn of the century in the basement of a private archive in Boston."

No page numbers in the book; on a page with a drawing of Andrew J. Borden, near the back of the book, a newspaper article from The Fall River Herald - has a statement from the servant, Bridget Sullivan, to the police that she was in the attic washing windows at the time of Andrew Borden's murder and that she didn't see anyone enter or leave the house. Emphasis on LEAVE! Her bedroom window overlooks the back yard and she has a view of the barn door! So much for Lizzie's alibi! Remember, Bridget was said to have been laying on her bed resting before starting the noon meal on the day of the murders. All kinds of gems in this well done book; very glad I bought and read.


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The Borden Tragedy A Memoir of the Infamous Double Murder at Fall River Mass 1892 A Treasury of Victorian Murder Rick Geary 9781561631896 Books Reviews

Particularly enjoyed the treatment of the story as a graphic novel. I've always been intrigued by the case, (even visited the house last year) & have also read other books on the case. This one is a simple down to brass tacks approach. I also ordered the "Jack the ripper" book by the same author. Both well done & worth the price.
Read the story of the Borden murders like you've never read it before - in comic book form. It's like seeing a movie, or if you really get carried away, almost like being there. The telling of the tale is historically accurate, and each frame enhances what is already a good, condensed version of the crimes. Of special importance are the two drawings Mr. Geary does of the inside of the house. He draws it so simply that it's easy to see which room leads into which with that multitude of doors. A definite read for the Borden enthusiast and a plus for your Lizzie collection.
Geary is one of the best and most under-appreciated illustrators of our time. His Victorian Murder series is both fascinating and beautifully illustrated. "The Borden Tragedy" is especially well done. Every drawing is something to be carefully examined and enjoyed. My only complaint - and it's a big one - is the fault of his publisher. If this is indeed a "Series" then it should look like one, and not haphazard accidents of design. Only the recent two volumes have a similar look, and even then, one has a bio of Geary and other doesn't! These icredible works should be reissued as a set, with consistent design treatments. This would be a wonderful opportunity to mimic period book design!. Afterall, the Victorians LOVED multi-volumed book sets! Nevertheless, well done ...
Too often, comics are thought of as "kid stuff". But Rick Geary has created a well-researched account of the infamous Borden murders in cartoon format, & it is useful for adults & children alike.

Filled with illustrations dervived from old photos, maps & blueprints, the reader gets an excellent feel for the events.

It is also well-written. Geary makes plain many features & details, such as the oppressively hot Summer temperatures (this kept most people off the street), the single eyewitness that saw Lizzy in the yard, clean & un-bloodstained, & many other documented facts that are neglected or ignored by careless or less objective authors.

This early era in American History come across well, & the cartoon approach makes the "horse & buggy" period comprehensible to the Internet Generation.

The Hipster gives it a Big Thumbs UP!
I'm not familiar with Rick Geary's other books, but I'm a big fan of Lizzie Borden (ever since reading "You Be the Judge, You Be the Jury in fourth grade)! I added this book to my library before going to stay at the Lizzie Borden B&B, and sleeping in the JV Morse room where Abby took her whacks! This book is loaded with content. Maps of the town, drawings of the house layout, newspaper clippings, etc. The illustrated story is told from the perspective of a family friend, and combines several testimonials. Plus, the style of the book makes the dense, murky pile of evidence used in the case a little more palatable to those of us who go blank during the "Order" part of "Law and Order."

A couple comments the book is entirely in black and white. beautifully drawn graphic novel, but the lack of color is disappointing. Also, the graphic novel little more text heavy than some might like. Finally, I would have enjoyed if there had been some more photos of the key players, murders, autopsy, house, etc. That would have made it more of a "treasury" in my opinion.

Overall, if you're a fan of Lizzie, this is a must. You might find a lot of it repetitive with what you already know, but it's an entertaining collection and less academic-heavy. If you're a fan of serial killers, gore, mystery, history, etc, this is a good addition. If you're just a fan of quality graphic novels, however, this might leave you a little underwhelmed.
I loved this book. When I first received it, I had no idea the whole book was written in a cartoon form. I was thinking, oh this is going to be silly and not to be taken seriously. As I started reading, it intrigued me immediately. Being a long time follower of the Lizzie Borden murders, I started realizing all the facts were correct and everything fell into place.

It also become fun, after I succumbed to the strange cartoon drawings. The cartoons were interestingly drawn and added a nice aspect, while you went along and read each caption. As the saying goes, don't judge a book by its cover. The cover comes across as being childlike, but it is definitely worth the read and makes a nice keepsake, if you are fan of the Borden mystery.
From the introduction "The account presented in these pages of 19th Century America's most famous murder case is excerpted and adapted from the unpublished memoirs of a (thus far) unknown lady of Fall River, Massachusetts. Since the typewritten, unedited manuscript came to light at a 1990 estate sale, its provenance has been established to a satisfying degree. As part of the contents of an unopened trunk, it resided since the turn of the century in the basement of a private archive in Boston."

No page numbers in the book; on a page with a drawing of Andrew J. Borden, near the back of the book, a newspaper article from The Fall River Herald - has a statement from the servant, Bridget Sullivan, to the police that she was in the attic washing windows at the time of Andrew Borden's murder and that she didn't see anyone enter or leave the house. Emphasis on LEAVE! Her bedroom window overlooks the back yard and she has a view of the barn door! So much for Lizzie's alibi! Remember, Bridget was said to have been laying on her bed resting before starting the noon meal on the day of the murders. All kinds of gems in this well done book; very glad I bought and read.