A review by bookishandlegal
The Address by Fiona Davis

emotional inspiring mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

I enjoyed this one! Fiona Davis' books have a really great way of bringing NYC buildings to life and the descriptions of the buildings are great. I loved the time period this one was set in (1880's) and it's not one I see represented a lot in books. The descriptions of NYC from the 1880's were amazing and it was wild to be picturing 72nd street and central park west being undeveloped and basically farm land. This book alternates between the events of 1884/85 and 1985 and the stories are connected and intertwined throughout. I liked the story line set in 1885 better than the 1985 one and found the older story line more engaging. The way the two timelines ended up connecting was good and I guessed some of it, but definitely not all of it. Overall, this was an enjoyable book while reading but was not an overall memorable story and I don't think it'll stay with me for a long time. 

CW: alcoholism, drug addiction, rehab, forced institutionalization 
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