Whitney @ First Impressions Reviews
Written on Feb 1, 2016
What I liked about Robert Louis Stevenson and Fanny's courtship was that not only did they value each other as equals (for the most part) but that it did not immediately start after her son's death, but instead had a "Ten Things I Hate About You" beginning. You knew they would come together but the chase and understanding of one's feelings are what makes it interesting.
I absolutely enjoyed reading of the life they made together and the struggles regarding Louis's health as well as his successes. Although I did feel sorry for Fanny as I felt she never rose to her full potential, a woman lost in the shadow of their significant other is always tragic with Nancy Horan expertly showcasing Fanny's acceptance and disappointment, echoing the reader's own.
Under the Wide and Starry Sky did not have a house fire fast-paced ending but rather went at its own speed with an enjoyable stroll to the novel's conclusion. Like Loving Frank, Nancy Horan spins a beautiful story commanding the reader's attention to the very end.
