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sullivank131's review
3.0
The biography was a little all over the place at times and the end felt rushed. I was surprised at what an important role Wadley ended up playing throughout, but ended up being a big fan. Interesting story about a fascinating person, but Summerscale is clearly not a skilled biographer. The bizarre true stories and people she draws from just barely overshadow the problematic writing and style elements.
satyridae's review
3.0
I liked the subject of this biography so much that I was almost able to ignore the writing. It was patchy, jumpy, and odd. There were bits that made me roll my eyes, and bits that made me hiss- mostly assumptions on the part of the author. I'd like to read an in-depth biography of Carstairs by a genuine biographer rather than an obituary writer, I think, but I'm glad I read this one.
babiafi's review
5.0
Another superb book by Kate Summerscale. Carstairs was a fascinating character, and Summerscale really brings her - and the world she inhabited - to life.
chaotic_wholesome's review
5.0
Utterly brilliant book about an extraordinary human being. Nothing less than compelling, couldn't put it down.
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