brigitav's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
knottyrambler's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really enjoyed the idea of the plot of the book and the characters. It was too unrealistic for me to fully buy in and immerse myself. I did however really enjoy listening to it.
sofied's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
bubblehead_1994's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Alcoholism, Child death, Confinement, Drug use, Murder, Rape, Sexual violence, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Addiction, Forced institutionalization, Incest, and Infertility
ekyungaepark's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
september128's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
andrearbooks's review
4.0
Black Widows by Cate Quinn is a thriller focused on a husband who has been murdered. Suspicion, of course, turns to his wife - the thing is there are multiple wives to consider. The story is about discovering who killed Blake, but more than that, it's about the stories of his three wives. Each has a backstory that includes secrets and experiences that influence their present day and may connect to a motive. Thrillers are always my jam, and this is one that I couldn't read fast enough, while also being super bummer when it was over. The twists and turns are so good, and it just built intrigue and suspense in all of the stories that were being told about the characters.
menniemenace's review
3.0
The whole 3-wives-and-a-murder plot is becoming more popular by the minute. This one was better than other bigamy/polygamy thrillers. Way better.
The three wives are very different, both personality-wise and religion-wise. Tina was my personal favorite (her voice actor was so good, so maybe I'm a bit biased)
The whole religious aspect was quite interesting. I have zero knowledge regarding Mormons so I'm not gonna touch that, but my mind is blown by what I read.
So all in all, this was super fun and new. It's a good read.
The three wives are very different, both personality-wise and religion-wise. Tina was my personal favorite (her voice actor was so good, so maybe I'm a bit biased)
The whole religious aspect was quite interesting. I have zero knowledge regarding Mormons so I'm not gonna touch that, but my mind is blown by what I read.
So all in all, this was super fun and new. It's a good read.
librarianjennifer's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage, Incest, Religious bigotry, Fire/Fire injury, Medical trauma, and Sexism