A review by mariasmusings
The Knowing by Emma Hinds

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Book Review
Title: The Knowing 
Author: Emma Hinds 
Publisher: Bedford Square Publishers
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

The Knowing is a truly unique novel, that has been inspired by the lives of real historical figures such as Maud Wagner, one of the original female tattoo artists, the fearsome crime gang the Dead Rabbits, among others. The storyline is full of captivating characters and I soon found myself emersed in the tale of Florence.
Florence, is a young tattoo artist and mystic. She manages to escape Jordan, with the help of Minnie, but soon realises that she may have simply exchanged one relationship for another. And all the time, she must be watchful to escape the attentions of the gangs.
Moving from New York, to Dublin to London, the imagery and descriptions are vivid, if very brutal at times. And this story is not always an easy read, but it is compelling and I couldn't put it down.

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