A review by kristinaj13
The Entirely True Story of the Fantastical Mesmerist Nora Grey by Kathleen Kaufman

dark emotional hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Summary: This book is written in a dual timeline between 1901 and 1865 in the United Kingdom. Nairna and Lettie are both psychic and are connected. Nairna (1901) and her father, Tavish, are street performers/cons when Nairna is recognized for her abilities.  Lettie (1865) has lost her husband and is fighting for his pay and insurance while she is pregnant. How these three lives intersect is the thread of the book.

Opinion: On its surface, this book is about righting wrongs and accounting for the misdeeds done to a widow in the name of science. In detail, this is about family connections both biological and found, about mental health treatment, and love. I really enjoyed this book and plan on re-reading. The writing was a little confusing at the beginning when the POV transitions seemed disconnected, but this felt genuine to the storyline as the book progresses. 

I would recommend this to lovers of historical fiction with a paranormal/psychological twist. There is no spice  in. this book.

TW: Death, medical experiments, alcoholism

Thank you to  ##NetGalley for sending this audiobook!
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