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emotional
mysterious
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? Yes
5.0
Ohhhh boy. The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty is a dramatic read and I loved every second of it.
Cecilia Fitzpatrick goes up to her attic and finds a letter written by her husband. It's a note that she's only supposed to read if he dies... and little does she know until her curiosity finally peaks... There's something in there that will change everyone's lives forever.
Liane Moriarty is an ace at crafting stories of people that intertwine in intriguing ways. She brings drama, romance, and a bit of comedy to all of her stories. If you've read or watched Big Little Lies, you'll know exactly how this author is - and it's fantastic. Her books are some of my favourite since I can just disappear into them and enjoy soap opera like drama that feels relatable.
The mystery slowly unveils itself, and I found I was slowly piecing it together as I was reading the book. It's not obvious by any means, but if you're smart and have watched as many soaps as I did when I was growing up, you'll get it. Throughout the whole book, the morals are questionable but I think that's part of the fun of this book. Why are these women acting the way they do? Why is all of this drama and havoc happening to them? You'll question a lot about these women (specifically, white middle class ladies), but you'll enjoy it too. It's like a tornado is coming for them and they just don't know it yet.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I know not everyone will, but for me it was an escape that felt over the top but also kind of real. I could understand the character's motivations and reactions even if they weren't always the most appropriate. There were times I even wanted them to go for the morally wrong choice because it just seemed right based on the book. This is definitely a new favourite of mine and I highly recommend it if you want soap opera level fun.
Five out of five stars!
Cecilia Fitzpatrick goes up to her attic and finds a letter written by her husband. It's a note that she's only supposed to read if he dies... and little does she know until her curiosity finally peaks... There's something in there that will change everyone's lives forever.
Liane Moriarty is an ace at crafting stories of people that intertwine in intriguing ways. She brings drama, romance, and a bit of comedy to all of her stories. If you've read or watched Big Little Lies, you'll know exactly how this author is - and it's fantastic. Her books are some of my favourite since I can just disappear into them and enjoy soap opera like drama that feels relatable.
The mystery slowly unveils itself, and I found I was slowly piecing it together as I was reading the book. It's not obvious by any means, but if you're smart and have watched as many soaps as I did when I was growing up, you'll get it. Throughout the whole book, the morals are questionable but I think that's part of the fun of this book. Why are these women acting the way they do? Why is all of this drama and havoc happening to them? You'll question a lot about these women (specifically, white middle class ladies), but you'll enjoy it too. It's like a tornado is coming for them and they just don't know it yet.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I know not everyone will, but for me it was an escape that felt over the top but also kind of real. I could understand the character's motivations and reactions even if they weren't always the most appropriate. There were times I even wanted them to go for the morally wrong choice because it just seemed right based on the book. This is definitely a new favourite of mine and I highly recommend it if you want soap opera level fun.
Five out of five stars!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Car accident, Child abuse, Violence, Toxic relationship, and Sexual content
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