The Burning Bed
by Faith McNulty
Taste attributes: biographydocumentarycrimedramaslowunsavouryheavyrealisticlineargrittyenclosedemotive & stirringinjustice/tragedy/vengeancehuman spirit/resilience/survivaltroubled leads
Boxlist takeA grounded biography that is serious, morally murky and stirring. Best if you like real life over fantasy.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: very dark · Weight: very heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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5.0 / 5
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About This Book
Recounts the tragic story of Francine Hughes, a battered wife who in desperation murdered her abusive husband, detailing their marriage, the deterioration of their relationship, the murder, and the trial that followed.
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- Author
- Faith McNulty
- Published
- 1980
- Pages
- 290
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- Open Library
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