"There are none so blind as those that will not see." The Wonder is a story that burns with questions of: ethics, combating final mysteries and even a dose of good discussion all waiting for the perfect hour to share with others. It can also be called an understated tale that may have some sinister “wonders” churning right below the surface. Whatever the final impression, it is sure to have the reader stop and think. I know this book had that effect on me but I’ll be the first to admit I had a completely different idea of what I would find in these pages when I first picked up my kindle. Having read a few of Ms. Donoghue’s novels in the past, I was already familiar with her excellent eye for displaying certain elements and interest to reveal dark little-known morsels of history, and those fascinating points were quickly revealed and kept me coming back for alot more. With inspiration drawn from the real-life cases of “fasting girls” and the hints unveiled in the beginning with medical symptoms and observations, I honestly thought I knew the answers just like the central character Elizabeth “Lib” Wright but also like Nurse Wright I would slowly find the truth to everything went much deeper with complex mysteries and I really had no idea where or what this story was leading to. This unpredictable string of events and revelations of secrets had me racing to the final page to see how everything fit but I’m sad to say, the ending felt forced and somewhat awkward. Still I cannot deny the exceptional presented details that (up until the end) made this a realistic story that impressed me on many personal levels. As I said in the beginning, this is a story that is sure to get people talking and I’ve already recommended it to my fellow nurses. It has certainly stirred up some interesting late night conversations and continues to slowly reveal true natures of the spirit and mind. *I would like to thank Little, Brown and Company and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and enjoy The Wonder: A Novel -EGP/September 2016 Comments are closed.
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