I read The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox by Maggie O'Farrell on a Thanksgiving plane ride from Boston to Savannah. This isn't a book that I would typically read, but having forgotten to pack the one that I was currently working on, this seemed like the best option available. What I liked most about the novel is that I was able to begin and finish it within the five hours or so that I was traveling. Aside from being a quick read the novel does have its merits. It is well written and organized. The actions, motivations and experiences of the novel's characters are well thought out and developed without being overly complicated or vague. The novel strikes a satisfying balance allowing the reader to finish without any confusion about what has transpired while leaving enough unsaid so that they, the reader, still have a lot to think about. If you are looking for a quick satisfying read then I would suggest The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox; Miss Lennox's story is one that should intrigue and captivate most readers.In the middle of tending to the everyday business at her vintage clothing shop and sidestepping her married boyfriend's attempts at commitment, Iris Lockhart receives a stunning phone call: Her great-aunt Esme, whom she never knew existed, is being released from Cauldstone Hospital—where she has been locked away for over sixty years. Iris’s grandmother Kitty always claimed to be an only child. But Esme’s papers prove she is Kitty’s sister, and Iris can see the shadow of her dead father in Esme’s face. Esme has been labeled harmless—sane enough to coexist with the rest of the world. But Esme’s still basically a stranger, a family member never mentioned by the family, and one who is sure to bring life-altering secrets with her when she leaves the ward. If Iris takes her in, what dangerous truths might she inherit?
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