The Third Wife by Lisa Jewell

The Third Wife

Lisa Jewell

9 hours, 22 minutes • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

In the early hours of a summer morning, a young woman steps into the path of an oncoming bus. A tragic accident? Or suicide? At the center of this puzzle is Adrian Wolfe, a successful architect and grief-stric...

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Moods

mysterious 79%
emotional 49%
dark 36%
sad 34%
reflective 26%
tense 26%
challenging 8%
hopeful 6%
funny 3%
adventurous 2%
lighthearted 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 26%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 38% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.3

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