Louisa knows that she is different from most girls in that she doesnt want to get married or have kids. Her dream is to follow in her fathers footsteps and become a doctor, something almost unheard of in this time. Luckily her intelligence and knowledge of medicine is the only thing that keeps her from becoming a fixture at the asylum, Wildthorn. The storyline moved along at a satisfying pace and the incredible uncompassionate treatment of mental patients was shockingly horrible. Though a YA book, I think it more suited to older teens rather than the early teens.
I do so love historical fiction and this one broached a subject I know Ive never read in a book before, the treatment of women in mental institutions in the Victorian era. The author had a great feel for the Victorian era and especially for the plight of women. There was also a big mystery as to why Louisa was sent there to begin with. While this wasnt a great read, I did enjoy it. Would I tell everyone to rush out and get a copy, probably not but I didnt feel that my time was wasted reading it either. While there was a subject matter addressed (and I cant say what because I dont want to spoil it for you) in an attempt to make the storyline different, I dont really think it added a whole lot. This issue was only slightly resolved and would have made little difference if left out (unless there will be another book). The romance is very low keyed and Id consider this book more of a historical fiction that romance.
I do so love historical fiction and this one broached a subject I know Ive never read in a book before, the treatment of women in mental institutions in the Victorian era. The author had a great feel for the Victorian era and especially for the plight of women. There was also a big mystery as to why Louisa was sent there to begin with. While this wasnt a great read, I did enjoy it. Would I tell everyone to rush out and get a copy, probably not but I didnt feel that my time was wasted reading it either. While there was a subject matter addressed (and I cant say what because I dont want to spoil it for you) in an attempt to make the storyline different, I dont really think it added a whole lot. This issue was only slightly resolved and would have made little difference if left out (unless there will be another book). The romance is very low keyed and Id consider this book more of a historical fiction that romance.
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