I nearly stopped reading Backseat Saints
The book tells the story of Rose Mae Lolly, a housewife whose husband physically abuses her. When an airport Gypsy tells Rose that she must kill her husband or die herself, the woman is faced with attempting to escape or getting away with murder.
The rest of the book follows Rose through enacting her decision while trying to reconcile a lifetime of abuse and poor decisions.
The book’s plot doesn’t build. The first chapter is a page turner. It then becomes a reading duty until about the last three chapters.
I also had a hard time relating to the main character, who seemed to have as many personalities as pseudonyms.
Given the number of amazing books available, I wouldn’t rate this one as a “must read.” I recommend it only if you’ve already powered through your summer reading list.
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