The Wife by Meg Wolitzer

The Wife

Meg Wolitzer

fiction contemporary literary reflective fast-paced

288 pages | first published 2003

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Now a major motion picture starring Glenn Close in her Golden Globe–winning role!One of bestselling author Meg Wolitzer’s most beloved books—an “acerbically funny” (Entertainment Weekly) and “intelligent…portrait of deception” (The New York Times)...
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Summary of 1782 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
emotional 49%
sad 40%
dark 21%
funny 20%
challenging 17%
tense 12%
mysterious 10%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 3%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 29%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 2% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.73

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