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Alice + Freda Forever: A Murder In Memphis (2014)

by Alexis Coe(Favorite Author)

3.63 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

1936976609 (ISBN13: 9781936976607)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

Pulp/Zest Books

review 1: Received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.Alice + Freda Forever was a really interesting read. The art and writing were both fantastic and I enjoyed how they complimented each other. I loved learning about the history of the relationship between Alice and Freda and also how other people interpreted it. The story of Alice and Freda is a really sad and upsetting one but the writing kept me intrigued throughout. It didn't trail on in a way that some other non-fiction books do and I loved how their were excerpts from newspapers and love letters throughout. The book was very atmospheric and you could really picture what happened during the trial. I really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend it if you're interested in historical same-sex relationships and ho... morew society treated the people involved.
review 2: There’s something for everyone in this fascinating account of an unusual and tragic love affair. Social history, women's’ studies, gender studies, LGBT studies, mental health, legal and court matters, journalism and much more – all come into the story of Alice and Freda and all are expertly placed in their historical context. Alexis Coe’s painstaking and meticulous research shines through and her use of primary sources – letters, newspaper articles, court transcripts – combine to make the book a compelling and moving tale. Freda and Alice were middle class girls in 1890s Tennessee. They met at school and Alice fell passionately in love with Freda. Her affection was returned – but only up to a point. Intense female friendships were recognised and accepted at the time but only as a prelude to relationships with and marriage to men. Alice planned to pose as a man and marry Freda. This was one step too far for conventional society and when love letters between the pair were discovered, Freda’s parents stepped in and forbade the friendship. Freda accepted this but Alice was distraught and ended up killing Freda for what she saw as a betrayal. A nationwide scandal at the time, the story is little remembered today and I was both intrigued and moved to read about this unhappy incident. Some quirky illustrations and facsimiles of newspaper articles and the girls’ letters are an added bonus, and I heartily recommend this succinct and well-written book to all. less

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