Anatomy: A Love Story: the must-read Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick

I needed more historical fiction on my shelf, so I decided to give this duology a go, and I was absolutely hooked! Here we meet Hazel, a young woman who'd rather be a surgeon than marry. She soon crosses paths with a man named Jack who works as a "resurrection man" who could be able to help her achieve her dream. But bodies have been disappearing, and soon it's up to Hazel and Jack to find out the truth.This was a haunting Gothic story, and I'm excited to see what happens in the sequel!

** spoiler alert ** People in reviews seem to be disappointed by the love story aspect of this book... but I would argue that it is brilliant. The love is between the female lead and her dream (surgery) with the more typical love interests taking a back seat for the majority of the plot. It has a complete gothic vibe, also feeding into the dark academia aesthetic which really adds to the atmosphere. The big pay off is largely well done, keeping suspense and constantly turning you different ways with the big twists being built up from the start. The biggest twist, however, feels more than a little out of place. It would have been best to leave it after the passage of Jacks court hearing.

Although well written the end seemed hurried and rather disappointing. It cold have been so much better.

A love story , with a real twist. Gory at times but fascinating and with a strong woman at its heart,I loved the characters and honesty.A great read.

A most unusual story but I enjoyed it. Unexpected ending. Stayed with me for a while after finishing. I won’t spoil it. Recommended.

Book did arrange damaged however Amazon returned it without a problem and I got a copy on my kindle for 99p.Wanted this book for a while and it was worth the wait.

Loved this book, read it in one sitting. Really enjoyed the way the charachters were portrayed. I think calling it a love story may be stretching it a little though, is there romance? yes. Does it feel like the main body of the book? No. My only actual issue with this book was the ending, it didn't have a bad ending exactly, it just felt out of place. The rest of the book while being fanciful still stuck to the nitty gritty awful reality of real life in the time period. The last bit of the book is not remotely realistic and yes I understand this is fiction but we all know there are different types of fiction, realistic and fantasy based. This jumped to option two right at the end.

This is so beautiful! The innocence, the loneliness, the longing, the love. Beautiful, just beautiful. I hope to encounter Hazel and Jack again

I knew I would enjoy the subject matter because I love a good gothic novel, especially in the vein of Frankenstein. This was so much more and I thoroughly enjoyed it, in fact I couldn't put it down!

What are your options in 1817 if you are from a titled family, your greatest desire in the world is to become a surgeon, you have re-read an old copy of the best surgical book around to prepare yourself, and you have been told being a surgeon isn’t possible because you are female? Unless of course, you can pass the medical examination without taking the classes and learning the dissections. Hazel Sinnett knows reading the latest tome will only get her so far but having dead bodies to dissect like the students in the class . . .Enter Jack Currer, one of the local resurrection men who exhumes freshly buried bodies and sells them to the anatomy school. Can he find bodies for Hazel while staying out of reach of whoever is kidnapping resurrection men? Hazel and Jack work together to solve the mystery of the missing men, while their romance slowly builds. Hazel hones her medical skills caring for local villagers, some of whom have vague dreams of being treated by local doctors. Another mystery they come to solve together. I loved Hazel and Jack! Although they were from different backgrounds, their characters are so likeable. They were perfect for each other.Dana Schwartz has crafted an amazing story that I could not put down. I loved the gothic feel of the story as it added to the mystery surrounding the storyline. Hawthornden Castle is the perfect backdrop for Hazel’s home! The anatomical and historical aspects are thoroughly researched and well-written. Her narrative easily places you in the side streets and back alleys of Old Edinburgh. You are completely immersed in the surgery amphitheater as Dr. Beecham anesthetizes his patient and conducts surgery.I thoroughly enjoyed Anatomy: A Love Story! Hazel’s courageous spirit and tenacity make her a worthy opponent for any adversary. I am definitely looking forward to the sequel to see more of the dark, murky world Ms. Schwartz has created.

Le livre se lit très facilement et c'est presque impossible de le poser une fois commencé! une vrai pépite, je me réjouis de lire le suivant pour suivre les aventures de Hazel et Jack!

No spoilers

Really enjoyed this book, very interesting, will read it again in the future.