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kimmeyer's review against another edition
2.0
I picked up this book wanting to read something outside of my typical wheelhouse. I found it to be quite boring though. There's very little dialogue and the characters seemed quite flat. I didn't hate them.. I just didn't feel *anything* about them. The monotone voice made even the surprises seem unsurprising. There's plenty of unnecessary description of things that don't matter and a few instances of side stories that have no real relevance and don't provide any additional insights.
brooke_review's review against another edition
4.0
The Silent Wife wants to be more than it is ... and don't get me wrong - it has the potential to be something phenomenal, but it misses its mark. While you get the feeling that you are getting into the heads of the two main characters, you aren't quite there. And then their motives are somewhat contrived ... not entirely believable. Then, the author throws in hints of some sexual abuse subplot, which just makes you, as reader, think, "umm, no." Nonetheless, this is an entertaining enough read.
shauryski's review against another edition
2.0
This was not a psychological thriller, so I am not sure why this it is marketed as one... this was very misleading. I debated not finishing it like 10 times and eventually just ended up skimming the end... probably because I was waiting for some big twist or revelation... Honestly though, I skimmed the end and am not sure exactly what happened because I wasn't invested and just wanted it to be over. Again, not a psychological thriller. Maybe more of a women's literature? I don't know. The writing wasn't bad, but the overall vibe of the book was slow and kind of boring and definitely not a page turner.
julia0000's review against another edition
4.0
I found it ironic that the main character is a therapist but she so obviously needs intensive therapy herself.
The book also leaves a lot of ends not necessarily completely tied up, it's a different perspective and also embodies the characters frame of mind.. That foggy-ness with details, especially those she doesn't want to acknowledge.
The book also leaves a lot of ends not necessarily completely tied up, it's a different perspective and also embodies the characters frame of mind.. That foggy-ness with details, especially those she doesn't want to acknowledge.
hmsmith721's review against another edition
3.0
I would t put this book in the same category as Gone Girl. Yes, there's a strained relationship but that's where it ends. It was a quick read and entertaining for bus rides. I would recommend it for a simple read after a heavy novel or a beach/ long plane ride read.
cmorrow072's review against another edition
5.0
The description as the next "Gone Girl," is completely false.
I read some of the reviews before I started the book and was not expecting much, but I truly enjoyed the book. It could be I needed a break from some of the science fiction books I have been consumed with. By no means is this a spectacular story this is very much a plot that would appear on. Lifetime.
I read some of the reviews before I started the book and was not expecting much, but I truly enjoyed the book. It could be I needed a break from some of the science fiction books I have been consumed with. By no means is this a spectacular story this is very much a plot that would appear on. Lifetime.
shelfaddiction's review against another edition
3.0
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jb93reads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
dcmr's review against another edition
2.0
Not the gripping "thriller" I expected. Rather dull, really.