The Cure for Dreaming

Name: The Cure for Dreaming
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419719417
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By Cat Winters

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The Cure for Dreaming by Cat Winters is set in the early 1900s and follows Olivia Mead, a headstrong young woman who dreams of women's rights. After attending a mesmerist’s performance, she is hypnotised by a controversial young illusionist hired by her father to make her more obedient. Instead, the hypnosis gives Olivia the ability to see people's true natures, accelerating her journey of self-discovery amidst the backdrop of the suffragist movement.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by stories set at the turn of the 20th century, filled with elements of mystery and the supernatural. It's likely to appeal to you if you appreciate themes of women's rights, empowerment, and a mix of historical accuracy with a touch of magical realism.

The gothic novel of a young suffragist who is hypnotized into seeing people's monstrous true natures, by Morris Award finalist Cat Winters, is now in paperback

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Winters breathes new life into history once again with an atmospheric, vividly real story that includes archival photos and art from the period.

Olivia Mead is a headstrong, independent girl—a suffragist—in an age that prefers its females to be docile. It's 1900 in Oregon, and Olivia's father, concerned that she's headed for trouble, convinces a stage mesmerist to try to hypnotise the rebellion out of her. But the hypnotist, an intriguing young man named Henri Reverie, gives her a terrible gift instead: she's able to see people's true natures, manifesting as visions of darkness and goodness, while also unable to speak her true thoughts out loud.

These supernatural challenges only make Olivia more determined to speak her mind, and so she's drawn into a dangerous relationship with the hypnotist and his mysterious motives, all while secretly fighting for the rights of women.

The Cure for Dreaming is a captivating story that intertwines historical context with elements of the supernatural, exploring themes of empowerment and resistance.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Cure for Dreaming by Cat Winters has been praised for its lush historical setting and strong feminist themes. Readers appreciate the combination of supernatural elements and societal critique, as the story explores the struggle for women's rights in the early 1900s. The narrative's mix of hypnotism and suffrage intrigue has captivated young adult audiences, while the book's engaging characters and thought-provoking story have received commendations.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419719417

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 March 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Amulet Books

Illustration: 10 black-and-white archival images

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 213.0mm

Height: 143.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 384

Collections

Cat Winters Children's Historical Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Historical Fiction Young Adult

About the Author

Cat Winters is the author of In the Shadow of Blackbirds, which received three starred reviews and was a finalist for YALSA’s Morris Award for debut YA fiction. She grew up near Disneyland in Southern California. She lives in Portland, Oregon, with her family.

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