pick4 Stars • In Shy Creatures by Clare Chambers, set in 1960s Britain, art therapist Helen Hansford investigates the mysterious past of a mute patient, William Tuttle, at a psychiatric hospital. Uncovering his reclusive life and a missing woman, Helen navigates her own loneliness, a forbidden attraction, and societal constraints. The novel blends mystery and romance, exploring repression and mental health.
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Tamra I‘m nearing the end of the audio edition. I‘m enjoying William‘s story and the mystery surrounding it. Not so much Helen‘s issues. (edited) 1w
suvata @Tamra I couldn‘t agree more 1w