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A review by carolinepritchett
Well Behaved Wives by Amy Sue Nathan
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
I really liked it for how snappy, historically accurate seeming, and inspiring it is. It sort of accomplished what Lessons In Chemistry wasn’t able to, for me. The dark themes were well contrasted with the at-first simple etiquette rules and social structures.
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Toxic friendship