Reviews

The Wife by Meg Wolitzer

maddiebelloff's review against another edition

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4.0

I wish I could find anything charming or likable about Joe Castleman, but alas. He is a pathetic flop. So, in that way, the book fell short for me, but still Meg Wolitzer has something special and I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

trnolan's review against another edition

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2.0

Inversion of the great man story that still focuses way too much on the great man. Trying to set this story up with a twist reveal did not work in the slightest. Also struggled with the believability of the story and found the writing to be quite monotonous.

deniselk's review against another edition

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3.0

It was interesting enough to finish. But I found it predictable.

heggemevans's review against another edition

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emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

talina's review against another edition

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challenging reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Occasionally shows it’s age but otherwise totally captivating 

libsmith_'s review against another edition

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reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

hideousmaiden's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

morganwerner's review against another edition

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reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

meks17's review against another edition

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sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

amandabw425's review against another edition

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emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0