The Wife by Meg Wolitzer

The Wife

Meg Wolitzer

missing page info Add in missing page information first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective fast-paced

Description

"The moment I decided to leave him, the moment I thought, enough, we were thirty-five thousand feet above the ocean, hurtling forward but giving the illusion of stillness and tranquility. Just like our marriage." So opens Meg Wolitzer's compelling...

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Moods

reflective 81%
emotional 51%
sad 43%
dark 19%
funny 17%
challenging 16%
tense 12%
mysterious 10%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 30%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.72

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