Scan barcode
A review by deadhouseplant
The Wife by Meg Wolitzer
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Incisive prose that unravels the darkest secrets of the wife of a famous author who has grown tired of supporting him over the decades. A complex portrayal of marriage and internalized misogyny, with a pithy and often unlikeable narrator.
Moderate: Rape, Sexism, and Racism