“Hazel Sinnett, you are the most miraculous creature I have ever come across, and I am going to be thinking about how beautiful you are until the day I die.”― Dana Schwartz, Anatomy: A Love Story
This satisfied my dark academia craving, yet left me wanting so much more.
My initial reaction to this read was, "Wow oh wow" yet I was confused about what felt missing. After some thought (and a really good nap) I think I know how to dissect this book.
I absolutely adored the premise of Anatomy, it was something fresh and invigorating. Hazel Sinnett has a burning passion and drive to become a surgeon, and she's not going to let her age or sex stand in her way. After cutting a deal with Dr. Beecham, she cracks down to prove she can pass the exam. However, an obstacle is in her way...she needs to have an intimate knowledge of the human anatomy - meaning she needs to work on actual human bodies.
This is where my dear, sweet, perfect Jack enters. He is a 'Resurrection Man', meaning he digs up bodies and sells them to the school and others in need of a corpse to dissect. This is exactly who Hazel needs, she offers him payment and he delivers.
“While Davey tugged the rope, Munro, still in the grave, helped to guide the body out of the small hole in the coffin and back toward the surface world, a strange reverse birth for a body past death.” ― Dana Schwartz, Anatomy: A Love Story
This is when I felt my interest spiral. I was intrigued by Hazel's engagement to *gag* Bernard, on the edge of my seat wondering if Bernie boy would ever catch Hazel and Jack's beautiful budding romance. No, he never did. It comes off as a potential side threat that never happens. I still feel defensive, waiting for it to happen - even though I have finished the book.
Alongside this, Hazel made her castle into a makeshift hospital...and no one catches her, scolds her, or anything like that. She gets away with it.
This isn't a HUGE deal, but I was utterly confused as to why the only big bad was
*SPOILER*
Dr. Beecham...
I knew there was a supernatural/fanatical side to this story, yet it slapped me in the face
towards the end. Cool, yeah immortality. It wasn't developed or introduced. It felt like it got thrown into my lap, leaving my mind to catch up and fill in the blanks.
“My heart is yours, Hazel Sinnett," Jack said. "Forever. Beating or still." ― Dana Schwartz, Anatomy: A Love Story
Without writing a review full of spoilers and repetitive remarks, I am afraid this is all I have to say.
I did love the book, but the way I love an annoying family member. It is so near and dear to me, but I have a bitter root taking hold of my opinion.
I will have to resolve a lot of these thoughts by finally reviewing the second book, Immortality: A Love Story.
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