My Name Is Mary Sutter: A Novel Audiobook

" A solid, interesting historical. Mary Sutter is a very determined young woman who is trying to become a surgeon/doctor during the Civil War. I thought it was interesting how the author chose to depict Mary more through other characters' thoughts and feelings about her, rather than through the story coming from Mary's point of view. The Civil War action - all seen from a medical standpoint - was horrific. I liked the parts of the novel depicting real people from the time - Abraham Lincoln, Dorothea Dix and especially John Hay. It could have been edited a little more tightly; a little long and at times repetitive. "

" I truly enjoyed reading this- As a woman, as a nurse, as a person interested in history. "

" Good read - a little bloody at times. The chapters that involved Lincoln and his staff/generals were rather dry - I skipped over most of those sections and it didnt have an impact on the overall story around Mary. "

" Wow. A great love story admist the trauma of medical side of the Civil War. I enjoyed it. Some of it was crazy disturbing . . . but real. Great read! "

" Fascinating read. Interesting perspective on the Civil War from the eyes of a woman in the medical field, learning to be a surgeon. I enjoyed it very much. "

" I loved the idea of this book, and all the parts about Mary but I foun the bits bout the civil war and Lincoln boring. I was really only interested in Mary's story. I wasn't sure of the point o keeping some of the soldiers in it, and I felt that was a substory that mayb didn't need I be told. I think it would have bee. A better story withouy it "

" I have thought about this book often since I have read it and I enjoy it more and more as I think about it. Being in the medical field, or wanting to be in it so bad, this book is right up my alley. It gives me an appreciate for women who fought to gain knowledge when knowledge wasn't easly achieved for them. Mary did all in her power to learn about the human body and was willing to endure hardship to learn even more. "

" a best "in my book" "

" This was a great book. Although I really didn't appreciate the f bomb being dropped a couple times. "

" It was a good book, but I had recently read too many war and starvation stories to give this a fair review. Heavy. "

" Warning: It was a good book but it uses the "F" word twice.... okay that is off my conscience now. "

" pretty good Civil War read. "

" It started off so good and then got bogged down. "

" I loved this historical fiction piece, a large part of which is based in nearby Albany, NY. The descriptions and character development is a work of art. "

" A good enough story but I especially liked the info on local battles and conditions. I really never studied the Civil War, or the War Between the States of you are still of that mindset so I did get a bit of history I should have learned ages ago. "

" If you enjoy historical fiction, this is a good, easy read. I learned a lot about the history of medicine too. That being said, if you have a weak stomach be warned; there's a lot of graphic medical scenes in conjunction with battle wounds and death... "

" Interesting historical fiction with a strong female lead. "

" My book club read this book and we unanimously liked it. I found it challenging to read some of the more graphic medical descriptions but the writing was so good and the story so compelling that it made me not able to put it down. "

" Awesome book that tells the story of Mary Sutter, a midwife from Albany, New York, who on the eve of the Civil War decides to become a surgeon. She gets drawn into nursing the troops in Washington, DC. Well written. "

" Beautifully written, a stunning look into the medical profession during the Civil War. "

" LOVED this - my first historical fiction set in Civil War - interesting to read about the medical aspect of treating the war's injured. And Mary Sutter is a strong, complex character. I think this could be a good book club pick! "

" Not a favorite, but an interesting read of the medical plight of the Civil War. There were a few details of the fictional side that drove me crazy (like that each man Mary Sutter became involved with were all "taken), but I thought the "true" story lines were well-told. "

" The writer does and exemplary job of presenting the historical facts without the reader feeling they are coming away from a history lesson. The characters are interesting and their interaction with historical figures is very plausible. Very good story development. "

" This is an excellent book. I like the historical setting and information and I especially liked the story of a woman trying to better herself in a world dominated by men. "

" Compelling story, especially if you like medical & civil war history. Ethical & personal dilemmas, mistakes, regrets and reconciliation are written with more sensitivity & depth than most historical fiction. "

" Good topic and lots of history of the civil war I never knew but rather a boring read. "

" Excellently written historical fiction of a woman determined to become a surgeon at a time when her gender was the main obstacle. The Civil War comes alive in a way few books achieve. I rarely read fiction a second time, but I may for this one. "

" There are many Civil War novels, but this view was quite different and well told. Detailed, interesting main characters and several "real" people in the story. "

" Loved it! Looking at the research resources was also fascinating. I have read a great deal about the Civil War and was to ready to learn about the medical realities. I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in learning about the other side of the war. "

" I'm not a big fan of war books, but really liked the perspective of this one. Loved the character of Mary, and found the details of what medical care was like in the Civil War to be chilling. "

" Compelling well-told story, but with so much gore. If this book were made into a movie, no one would be able to watch it. Captures the absolute dreadfulness of this war, yet with inspiring characters. "