Although I was looking forward to reading this book, it was SO DRY. So many facts, it just wasn't an enjoyable read.

Thanks to author, publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book. While I got the book for free, it had no bearing on the rating I gave it.

A fascinating look at Lizzie Borden the infamous Lizzie Borden ,her life the trial.True crime lovers this is an engrossing look at this famous crime .#netgalley #simon& Schuster

GUILTY!

That's what I've always said about Lizzie Borden.

That being said, reading the actual transcripts from her trial is incredibly aggravating.
Fall River Police BOTCHED this investigation.

Now that may just be my Criminal Justice/Forensics background coming out.
But honestly, there was no way in hell the jury could have found her guilty with the information that was presented to them. I honestly understand why so many people believe she's not guilty.

I, however, still think she is.

She had motive, anger, frustration, and the cool demeanor to fake innocence.

But if this was tried in court today (as long as we ignore all the inconsistencies and fabrications the police department made), the jury would not be 100% male, the prosecution would not be able to say Lizzie was coming to the end of her menstrual cycle and was temporarily insane, and there would definitely be psych evals.

Now, about the book itself.

It was so incredibly dry.

There are so many minute details Cara Robertson goes into before the trial even starts. She walks us through every last moment leading up to the crime, the crime itself, and then the trial begins about 100 pages in. But the trial will hook you! It picks up and gets to the information most people don't know about the Lizzie Borden case. I was enthralled reading the transcripts and just seeing how far we've come as a society. The way the investigation was handled was completely absurd, the amount of bystanders that were supposedly trying to find the killer on their own, the differing stories told by officers in the same department, and how we treated women in a male driven society.

I highly recommend this to true followers of the Lizzie Borden case!

Huge thank you to Cara Robertson, NetGalley, and Simon and Schuster for providing me with an advanced copy of this book!

Mark your calendars, The Trial of Lizzie Borden hits shelves March 12, 2019!

I thought I knew a few things about the Lizzie Borden case from the 1890s...I was wrong. It was really fun to learn the truth about the Borden murders, and there was enough suspense created by Robertson that I was excited to keep reading the whole time. Although there were a few sections when the action got bogged down by some repetitive details, I found Robertson's non-fiction to be extremely well-researched and insightful (especially Robertson's take on Borden being arrested because of patriarchal forces). I'd love to see what real-life figure she takes on next.

The chilling story of Lizzie Borden has been told numerous times since the murder took place - what could have possessed this young woman to kill her parents? Robertson, however, took this trial and created a unique, less popular perspective that sheds light on the culture in which this murder took place. A lawyer herself, Roberston was able to see things through a governmental lens, and also see where society failed this young woman and chose to make a spectacle of the entire affair.

I enjoyed this book, though I have read more interesting accounts. It was hard for me to escape my knowledge of the murder and focus on what Robertson was trying to show me, though I do think her contrast provided me with a more well-rounded understanding of the case.

Unfortunately, I cannot open this format which is a big bummer since I would love to review this book. I'm not sure if there is any other way that I could open this up. The book sounds absolutely amazing and it's from one of my favorite publishers, Simon & Schuster.

Thanks to NetGalley and to Simon and Schuster for giving the opportunity to read and review this Ebook.
I did have a horrible time downloading this file. I usually receive all of my books from Netgalley on my Kindle App, but this book was in a different format. I was finally able to download it via Overdrive, but it would not work on my Kindle, or my iPad, and had to end up reading it on my cell phone.

I think we all have been intrigued by the Lizzy Borden murder, one being the time period that the murder occurred, and the fact that it was a woman. Of course, and sadly, I don’t think we would be too shocked if it happened Nowadays.
I found the book to be well researched, and very descriptive. It also gives great insight into the times, and life of Lizzy. I enjoyed reading all the history of the family, something that I had not read before.
Cara Roberts does a great job with laying out all the facts from court records, newspaper articles, and interviews. There were also many pictures I had not saw before.
Although, she does not give her personal opinion of guilt or innocence, she does give us all the information we need to decide for ourselves.

I personally think she did it, I always have. Did she act alone? That we will probably never know.

I would recommended this book to anyone who is interested in this case, and true crime.

Well done!

I like so many have always been fascinated and drawn to stories regarding Lizzie Borden. This book did not truly offer anything new and is slow reading. The final photo in the book of Lizzie with her dog was the only thing I have not seen previously ( and she bears a striking resemblance to The actress Kathy Bates, imo). There was repetitiveness as each trial date is said to draw crowds bigger than any seen before.
It is interesting to see how attitudes towards immigration/immigrants have not changed from what is currently in the news, only the group which is cast as undesirables has. We also see that the justice system and society’s tendency to judge by your station in life has parallels in the modern era.
There is nothing about Lizzie or Emmas’ personality, what Emma thought or a note on what happened to Bridget.
It is better suited for someone interested in the history or legal process than the lives or motives of the people touched by this tragedy.

Thank you for the opportunity to read this book, I hope my opinion helps others interested in this book,

I'm so sorry. I only read Kindle titles, and this book isn't available for download on Kindle. If there is a Kindle download in the future, I will read it!

Can’t open this one in the current format. Still looking forward to picking it up in stores though because it sounds fascinating and I love Simon & Schuster books typically.

This is a fascinating, well-researched, and intriguing account of The Trial of Lizzie Borden. I loved every bit of it and wished it had been available on Kindle/mobi so I could have read it more easily.

Highly recommended to fans of true crime, historical fiction, and psychological suspense.

Thanks to the publishers for the complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.

First of all, I would like to thank Netgalley and Simon & Schuster for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of The Trial of Lizzie Borden by Cara Robertson!

Robertson is a lawyer and after studying up on the Lizzie Borden case during her senior year at Harvard, this is her first book. I have always been fascinated by the Lizzie Borden case so I had to request this book immediately when I found it.

Even though I’ve read several books on Lizzie and am aware of the finer details of her life and the case, this book was such a great look into the trial - especially through the eyes of a lawyer. Personally, I would love more books such as this from Robertson. More true crime, specifically, unsolved cases.

Lizzie Borden allegedly murdered her father and stepmother with an axe in Fall River, Massachusetts in 1892. Whether or not she is at fault is still a question that remains unsolved. There were so many strange circumstances, however, so one can’t help but question did Lizzie get away with murder?

I love the way Robertson broke up the book into parts. Dividing up information on the murder, the trial, and then the verdict/aftermath. It was no surprise when reading about the trial, that this was written by a lawyer. Such a wonderful learning experience and it was written in a way that really put you in the scene.

I honestly feel like I could go on and on about this book considering my interest in the topic and with the book being such an enjoyable reading experience. Definitely would recommend this book to all interested in the case of Lizzie Borden!

I gave up on this one. It was long and complicated. I wanted a general biography, but this one went in to lots of details that bogged the story down. Some good editing would have helped increase the appeal of this book.

This was a fascinating account of the Borden murders and Lizzie Borden's trial. I learned a lot of information and it was easy and enjoyable to read. Definitely will recommend to true crime fans!

Lizzie Borden had an axe.
She gave her mother 40 whacks.
When she saw what she had done,
she gave her father 41.

Everyone knows the famous rhyme about about the infamous Lizzie Borden. But was she the killer of her stepmother and father or was it someone else?
This book explains all the facts of the murder, investigation, and trial. It lays out the whole case methodically and in depth. You can tell that Cara Robinson put a lot of effort into researching this case before putting it in paper, not a detail is missed.
Since it is just the facts without opinions or embellishments, the book tends to sometimes feels like a textbook. However, it is a good book to read because it examines all aspects of the case and leaves the readers to make up their own minds about Lizzie's guilt or innocence.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced copy of the book.

Well we know theres been tons of movies, books and everything else you can imagine on the Lizzie Borden case so if you're going to write on it you have to do it well and have your facts straight. Cara definitely did so. If your from a closet Lizzie was accused of killing her dad and step mom with an ax back in the 1890's.

Like many other American history buffs Lizzie Borden and her trial is slight interest of mine. Lizzie Borden is something of a glorified mythology figure. Did she do it? No one will ever know for sure. This book was well researched, well compiled and enjoyable to read. When writing a non fiction book the author has to take special care to ensure that the book stays light and enjoyable to read and Ms. Robertson did just that.

Very informative about the Borden trial. Shows what living in the time period would be like. Has some comments from journalists. The remarks about her demeanor, and mood changes. The courtroom antics where fascinating a drama at it's most dramatic. Most of the book is of the trial, which is something I hadn't read much about before. If you're interested in learning about the Borden trial I recommend this book.
Thank you to the publishers for an early review copy

The remarkable new account of an essential piece of American mythology—the trial of Lizzie Borden—based on twenty years of research and recently unearthed evidence.

The Trial of Lizzie Borden tells the true story of one of the most sensational murder trials in American history. When Andrew and Abby Borden were brutally hacked to death in Fall River, Massachusetts, in August 1892, the arrest of the couple’s younger daughter Lizzie turned the case into international news and her trial into a spectacle unparalleled in American history. Reporters flocked to the scene. Well-known columnists took up conspicuous seats in the courtroom. The defendant was relentlessly scrutinized for signs of guilt or innocence. Everyone—rich and poor, suffragists and social conservatives, legal scholars and laypeople—had an opinion about Lizzie Borden’s guilt or innocence. Was she a cold-blooded murderess or an unjustly persecuted lady? Did she or didn’t she?

The popular fascination with the Borden murders and its central enigmatic character has endured for more than one hundred years. Immortalized in rhyme, told and retold in every conceivable genre, the murders have secured a place in the American pantheon of mythic horror, but one typically wrenched from its historical moment. In contrast, Cara Robertson explores the stories Lizzie Borden’s culture wanted and expected to hear and how those stories influenced the debate inside and outside of the courtroom. Based on transcripts of the Borden legal proceedings, contemporary newspaper accounts, unpublished local accounts, and recently unearthed letters from Lizzie herself, The Trial of Lizzie Borden offers a window onto America in the Gilded Age, showcasing its most deeply held convictions and its most troubling social anxieties

My Thoughts
rating: 4.5
For a debut book as well as for the author , I'm glad that I picked this one to read , because I'm now looking foreword to see what else she writes about, while I knew a little bit about the case going into the story i didn't know a hole lot about it and that funny since i love to read true crime , and its ones of my top non fiction to read , i do have to say that the author brought the story to life , and made you think about why Lizzie did this , was she crazy , was it out of hatred to her father and step mother or was there something else going on that people just didn't see. Still a good book to read . With that said I want to say thank you to Netgalley for letting me read and review it in a change for my honest opinion.

No feedback to give because I can not download this book. I really wish there was a epub kindle link. Contacted NetGalley...still no help.