The main character in Brain Damage is Charlotte—or Charly—McKenna.
She's a popular dermatologist who has done very well for herself. She owns an
apartment near Central Park, her practice is flourishing, she has friends, and
her patients love her. She's successful, but she feels plain and unattractive. That's
why, perhaps, when a handsome man begins to pursue her, she feels flustered and
flattered.
The relationship that builds is, admittedly, not perfect. I was initially frustrated with Charly's ability to bypass obvious red flags. It would have been easy to give into this, but McFadden was good at reminding me of Charly's insecurities. Despite her questionable decision making, it was hard not to feel sorry for her when her life suddenly implodes.
Upon returning home one night, Charly is confronted by a man pointing a gun at her. She survives being shot in the head, but her memories of the incident are fuzzy at best. A good portion of this novel takes us through Charly's recovery time. She goes from barely remembering her own name to diagnosing another patient's skin cancer. It was a slow burn to the final who-dun-it, but it was an entertaining ride.
I gave this book five stars.
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