The Magnetic Girl by Jessica Handler

The Magnetic Girl

Jessica Handler

280 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical challenging informative slow-paced

Description

Gorgeously envisioned, and based on a true story, The Magnetic Girl is set at a time when the emerging presence of electricity raised suspicions about the other-worldly gospel of Spiritualism, and when women’s desire for political, cultural, and s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 13 reviews

Moods

mysterious 75%
reflective 50%
challenging 25%
hopeful 25%
informative 25%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.27

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