This was as much a mystery/suspense as it was a fantasy. It keeps you guessing as to whether 29 is actually crazy or not. I figured out about 90% of it before it was explained but still enjoyed it. Having read another book about the ill treatment of women in asylums during the 1800-1900's, it is horrifying that humans could treat other humans so sadistically. My biggest dislike of this book was it was told from several different POVs and I got lost as I tried to figure out WHO was telling the story.