itsmarkyall's review against another edition
5.0
James Lee Burke is one of my favorite writers. He’s the reason I know about Alafair and the reason I read The Wife. Man, I’m glad I did. She’s as talented a writer as her dad and did something that very few books are able to pull off. It broke my brain. The ending was so unexpected that I don’t even know what to say. If you haven’t read Alafair Burke go buy everything she’s written. Start with The Wife. It’s one of the best books I’ve read in a long time.
darbyart's review against another edition
3.0
At points I got caught up in the story and wanted to keep reading, but there came a point where I saw where it was going. I didn’t like the explanations for why it went that way. I wish they would have maybe weaved some the back story of Angela in while the main plot was happening to see how they emerged in the end.
juliabragg's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book quite a bit. I did end up predicting half of the twists - but I was oddly okay with it. I really disliked the ending. I don't like open endings for interpretation or an ending that could lead to a sequel, so that was disappointing. Overall, I really did enjoy this book!
jamiee_f's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars. Was really invested in the plot, but felt like one story for the first 60 chapters and then a different one for the last 3. Good writing, characters I cared about, good tension and back and forth!
lzachesky's review against another edition
4.0
Well I didn’t see THAT coming!! This was a very addictive read that blew my mind at the end!
msruh1979's review against another edition
4.0
Crazy abrupt ending. Great book, and then it just ends. It works, but very odd.
shncram's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Good writing.
traceyd's review against another edition
2.0
Disturbing. I enjoyed the book in the beginning, but then it became disturbing. Murder, rape, kidnapping, .... Nothing nice happened. I did not enjoy this read.