The Other Typist by Susanne Rindell
Published by Amy Einhorn Books/Putnam, an imprint of Penguin
As a typist in a Prohibition-era New York police station, Rose Baker holds a certain amount of power. After all, whatever is in the reports she writes up is taken as gospel truth in prosecuting criminals. It is about as much power as a single woman who grew up in an orphanage can have in 1923. But then Odalie enters the precinct and Rose’s life. There is something about this woman, something that inspires gossip and stories. Something about Odalie also inspires friendship and devotion in Rose. As their relationship continues, Rose’s world begins to change and it might never be the same.
Oh, I don’t know what to tell you guys about The Other Typist except that it is AWESOME. You can tell very early on as Rose reminisces about her time with Odalie that there is something off, both with the relationship and perhaps even with Rose herself. What follows is an absolutely tantalizing story, all twisty and turny and amazing. The first third of the book I read over a few days, but the last two thirds I read in all but a single sitting because once it gets going it gets going like whoa.
I can’t say too much more without spoiling the book for you, but OH MY GOSH GO AND READ IT.
Highly recommended, as if you couldn’t tell.
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WANT! That’s all.
Wow, that was a very good sell! Buying now
I received the audio unsolicited two weeks ago and was almost ready to pass it on when I saw your recommendation in the newsletter. Now I’m super excited and have moved it to the top of my queue. I just hope it’s as good in audio as it was in print. Gretchen Mol reads it, which could be interesting.
I just got the audio of this the other day from the publisher. I wasn’t too sure about it, but now I can’t wait to get to it!
Yep, that last third is a doozy! I had an inkling something “big” was going to happen but was still shocked and stunned!
Looks like this needs to be moved toward the top of the TBR pile, I love a good enthusiastic OMGreadthisnow post. And I can’t resist a twisty surprise, either!
I just started this today, and your post makes me even more eager to read it faster!!
I’m not sure where it was, but yesterday I read that this is one of the top books to check out this summer. I can’t wait to read it! (I also entered a giveaway for it, but it’s been a long day and I don’t remember where that was, either).
Wow! Your gushing review makes me want to read this NOW.