The House Girl
by
Tara Conklin
The House Girl was riveting. I was intrigued by the subject matter. Set in both the 1800's and modern time, this novel takes on the subject of slave reparations in a way that made sense to me The author presented the subject in a way that brought light to a subject I might have otherwise dismissed. To that very point, this book did what books are suppose to do... educate people.
Based on the story of a slave that was also an artist, we get a glimpse of slave owners who took credit for the work of their slaves. While the book also talks about the gross hardships of being a slave, this was not the focus of the book . Toggling between the life of Josephine the house slave and Lina the attorney who is the daughter of another famous author, this novel bridges the two stories perfectly. Lina launches herself into proving that Josephine was the artist of a renowned collection of work that was credited to her owner. Lina is also battling family demons herself in regards to her family and childhood. Things are not exactly as she once thought.
Sometimes novels that use this format are disjointed and confusing. This novel blends the two story lines well making a flowing plot line that is easy to read. The House Girl is a riveting read with language that is beautifully composed. This novel allows you to see inside the lives of two very strong yet different female characters. The plot line is brought along well and keeps you interested throughout.
I would definitely recommend this novel. Enjoy!
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