The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter

De: Theodora Goss

Narrado por: Kate Reading

Based on some of literature’s horror and science fiction classics, this “tour de force of reclaiming the narrative, executed with impressive wit and insight” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) debut is the story of a remarkable group of women who come together to solve the mystery of a series of gruesome murders—and the bigger mystery of their own origins.

Mary Jekyll, alone and penniless following her parents’ death, is curious about the secrets of her father’s mysterious past. One clue in particular hints that Edward Hyde, her father’s former friend and a murderer, may be nearby, and there is a reward for information leading to his capture…a reward that would solve all of her immediate financial woes.

But her hunt leads her to Hyde’s daughter, Diana, a feral child left to be raised by nuns. With the assistance of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, Mary continues her search for the elusive Hyde, and soon befriends more women, all of whom have been created through terrifying experimentation: Beatrice Rappaccini, Catherin Moreau, and Justine Frankenstein.

When their investigations lead them to the discovery of a secret society of immoral and power-crazed scientists, the horrors of their past return. Now it is up to the monsters to finally triumph over the monstrous.

lovely unsuspenseful mystery

interesting style of writing - the heroines commenting on the story throughout was funny and relaxing

I enjoyed this book

This story was very entertaining while playing on the literature classics, nice coherent relatable characters. Prior to this I never put much thought into "what if the classic monsters had children?" The writing style was also unique in the way that I felt as if I was listening several people telling a story, with all of the impromptu interruptions and aside dialog.

Kate Reading is incredible

This story was a lot of fun. I went into it via a recommendation with no idea what the story was about and only knowing that Kate Reading (who I love) was the voice for this book.

It takes about an hour or two to catch on, but once you're passed that hump it's easy listening to. Might be easier as a book, but Kate does such a great job with the voices O have to recommend audiobook still.

The story does a great job weaving in a bunch of characters that you're already familiar with (and some new to me at least) in interesting ways.

I read in a review here or on Amazon that the story jumped around in time a lot and I have absolutely no idea what they are taking about. It literally flows from point A to point B directly at a good pace. When a new character is introduced, that character explains their background and then the story continues.

Definitely recommend and have no idea why this isn't more popular of a read. I am looking forward to the next 2 books.

An Excellent Story and a Wonderful Audio Book

Ms. Goss combines the monsters of the 19th century in a tale f adventure and intrigue--but with surprising and refreshing twists. Superbly excited, and her choice of a narrator was excellent. When I finished, I went straight over to the second book.

Fun read

I really enjoyed this book. I don't know if I expected to enjoy it as much as I did. the concept seemed rather strange, but it works!