A review by littletaiko
The Observations by Jane Harris

4.0

I can't remember why I picked up The Observations a couple of years ago, but it must have been based on a recommendation I read somewhere. I'm glad that I finally decided to read it. This book, set in Scotland in 1863, tells the story of Bessy - a young girl who finds work as a housekeeper for a couple in a small village. Bessy's story is an entertaining, sometimes heartbreaking one as she recounts the strange requests from her mistress, her past life, and her thoughts on life in general. It took a couple of chapters to adapt to Bessy's voice, but definitely worth it. She is a very likeable, spitrited character who I miss now that the book is over.