The Wife by Alafair Burke

The Wife

Alafair Burke

352 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

From New York Times bestselling author Alafair Burke, a stunning domestic thriller in the vein of Behind Closed Doors and The Woman in Cabin 10—in which a woman must make the impossible choice between defending her husband and saving herself. W...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,896 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
dark 66%
tense 58%
emotional 23%
challenging 12%
adventurous 7%
reflective 3%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 33%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 40% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 26%

Loveable characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 34% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.75

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