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A review by pookiee
The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
this is a nicely unique domestic thriller in that it doesn’t hinge entirely on its reveals. each of the 3 women’s personal lives and are interesting to read about as well, as they heal from their traumas. a better, and more serious, Big Little Lies.
brownie points for being set in Australia (I like reading about faraway countries) and mentioning COVID (never stops feeling crazy)
brownie points for being set in Australia (I like reading about faraway countries) and mentioning COVID (never stops feeling crazy)
Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Dementia, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Moderate: Miscarriage, Rape, and Death of parent
Minor: Body shaming, Pedophilia, Vomit, and Pandemic/Epidemic
the eating disorder is binge eating disorder