A review by ros_scallydandler
The Doctor's Wife by Mary Elizabeth Braddon

emotional tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

There's lots to love in this Victorian novel despite some irritating repetitive moments. Very readable and plays with the conventions of the sensation novel.