The Lobotomist's Wife
The Lobotomist's Wife
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
United States • 1940s
2022
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Lobotomist's Wife by Samantha Greene Woodruff explores the life of a woman married to one of history's most controversial medical practitioners. Set in the 1940s and 1950s, it delves into the complexities and personal impacts of the practice of lobotomy, highlighting her internal and external struggles.
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Review Roundup
The Lobotomist's Wife by Samantha Greene Woodruff offers a gripping narrative, praised for its historical accuracy and compelling character development. Critics laud Woodruff's evocative prose and meticulous research. However, some find the pacing uneven and the plot occasionally predictable. Overall, it's a thought-provoking read with rich emotional depth.
Who Should Read The Lobotomist's Wife?
Readers who gravitate towards historical fiction with a psychological twist and complex character studies will enjoy The Lobotomist's Wife by Samantha Greene Woodruff. Fans of Ken Kesey's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and Lisa Genova's Still Alice will find this novel captivating and thought-provoking.
42,862 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
United States • 1940s
2022
Adult
18+ years
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