A review by eggbeater
The Madwomen of Paris by Jennifer Cody Epstein

challenging dark emotional informative sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The doctors weren't trying to cure these women of "hysteria." They were making a spectacle out of them for their own accolades. The book was fascinating and horrific at the same time. The ending was awesome.