Book · 2019 · Borden, lizzie, 1860-1927
The Trial of Lizzie Borden
Why people recommend it
The Trial of Lizzie Borden by Cara Robertson is a meticulous historical re-examination of one of America's most infamous murder cases, drawing on newly uncovered archival materials and courtroom testimony. The book was discussed on The Book Review podcast on July 18, 2024, during the episode titled Isaac Mizrahi on His New Memoir. Book critic Parul Sehgal introduced her review of Robertson's work, explaining that the publication revisits the historic trial with fresh documentary evidence to offer a more nuanced understanding of the events surrounding the 1892 murders. Host Pamela Paul later summarized Sehgal's review during the opening overview of the episode, pairing the mention with Jennifer Szalai's discussion of an Andrea Dworkin anthology to highlight the week's notable non-fiction releases. The podcast coverage emphasized how Robertson managed to breathe new life into a thoroughly explored historical mystery by focusing directly on the primary sources and the intricacies of the legal proceedings. Through these segments, the hosts and critics provided listeners with an engaging look at true crime history grounded in rigorous archival research rather than sensationalism.
Who recommended it
- Parul Sehgal Discussed
- Pamela Paul Recommended
Parul Sehgal — 1 mention
“I reviewed a book by Cara Robertson it's called the trial of Lizzy bordon and it revisits the trial”
Pamela Paul — 1 mention
“parl the trial of Lizzie bordon by car Robertson and Jen last days at hot slit an anthology of writings by Andrea dworin edited by Joanna fatan and Amy shoulder”