Two idealistic but fundamentally incompatible young doctors at the turn of the 19th century set up a clinic in Austria to pursue their research into the nature-versus-nurture theories of mental illness. Their personal and professional progress towards enlightenment - or is it disillusionment? - may be a bit heavy on theory (and did Faulks really need to visit First World War-fare again?) but, it's richly atmospheric and the human stories are beautifully narrated.
(Annabel Bedini - bwl 33 February 2006 ) |
