Appeal factors

I chose the book Fever by Mary Beth Keane. This historical fiction set in New York early in the twentieth century follows the cook who later became infamously known as Typhoid Mary. Lush details transport the reader to the gritty reality of life of an unmarried working class woman. Simple details convey deeper emotions as the reader can't help but root for this stubbornly tragic character as she evades a villanous medical researcher. The meandering pace allows the reader to follow her personal history of the outbreaks and understand her complicated feelings of responsibility. This is an intriguing read for those who appreciate fiction based on facts and the personal aspects that contribute to history.