A review by katy_bee
The Vet's Daughter by Barbara Comyns

emotional mysterious reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

It's a strange little book, but I really loved it. I found Alice really compelling as a character and the detection of the life of a middle class Edwardian girl was interesting, if rather dark in places. 
The ending takes an unexpected twist which I can imagine is a bit jarring for some but I liked

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