The Bishop's Wife by Mette Ivie Harrison

341 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction mystery religion dark emotional fast-paced

Description

In the predominantly Mormon city of Draper, Utah, some seemingly perfect families have deadly secrets. Linda Wallheim is a devout Mormon, the mother of five boys and the wife of a bishop. But Linda is increasingly troubled by her church’s structur...

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Community Reviews Summary of 110 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
dark 60%
mysterious 60%
sad 60%
informative 40%
challenging 20%
reflective 20%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | Plot: 40% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.05

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