Lummox

"Lummox" is a profound and moving exploration of the life of Bertha, a large, silent domestic servant of Scandinavian and Slavic descent navigating the social strata of early 20th-century New York. Often dismissed by her employers as a mere "lummox"-a clumsy, mindless laborer-Bertha possesses a rich emotional depth and a keen sensitivity to the world around her. Through her various placements in diverse households, the novel offers a vivid panorama of urban life, contrasting the struggles o...