Why She Wrote is a graphic history of the lives behind some of the greatest works of literature. It is just over two hundred pages long but it is not long enough. The book is split into six chapters with three female writers per chapter. Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Bronte each have their own chapters. This is refreshing as they are usually grouped together despite being individual women with their own novels which are brilliant in their own right. Why She Wrote covers well-known writers such as Jane Austen and Beatrix Potter but also covers writers that may not be more well-known such as Edith Maudie Eaton, Alice Dunbar Nelson, and Frances E.W. Harper.
The illustrations by Kaley Bales are brilliant. Each writer has their own unique characteristics. It is easy to see who is who as some writers turn up in different chapters. A good example is Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Bronte. As they show up in each other’s chapters it is easy to see who each of them is without having to look back at the previous chapters.
It is very enjoyable to read and a good way to get the reader to research more about all the amazing women in the book. It is very informative and nicely presented.
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