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ttimbrook's review against another edition
4.0
“She couldn’t believe the Personhood Amendment had become real with all these citizens so against it. Which (the disbelief) was stupid. She knew - it was her job as a history of teacher to know - how many horrors are legitimated in public daylight, against the will of most of the people.”
I was reading this when Roe vs. Wade was overturned.
If you like being completely enraged while reading, pick this one up.
I was reading this when Roe vs. Wade was overturned.
If you like being completely enraged while reading, pick this one up.
sarahb_513's review against another edition
challenging
sad
tense
3.75
A story that sounds too similar to current issues in many countries. The story itself is good. I wish it went a little deeper into the griminess and darkness of the issues. Overall it was good, narrators did a good job as well.
carolinelace's review against another edition
3.75
pleasant time reading but wasn’t super invested. felt really real though with everything going on in our world.
fieldflwrs's review against another edition
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
currents_convulsive's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5
Upon my second reading, I have to admit my initial review judged it too harshly. Of course this book has its flaws, which book doesn't? However, the descriptive prose and interweaving of 5 stories made it worth the read
Upon my second reading, I have to admit my initial review judged it too harshly. Of course this book has its flaws, which book doesn't? However, the descriptive prose and interweaving of 5 stories made it worth the read
kate_cunningham's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
mimimilaa's review against another edition
5.0
I can already tell that this is going to be a book that I think about for a very long time. Emily from Possibly Lit has a full spoiler free review of this book on her channel that I would recommend you watch as I will never be able to express my feelings towards this book as eloquently as she does.
raereads19's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility
Moderate: Animal death, Physical abuse, Addiction, Pregnancy, and Abortion
Minor: Vomit, Cannibalism, and Drug use
snikkidee's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting premise
The premise behind this book is fascinating. However, I didn’t care so much what happened to the characters. It didn’t give me all the feels it should’ve given me. The one woman who was a conventional mother was miserable. She loved her children, but was miserable in her marriage. I think “The Wife” should’ve showed more of the moments of love with her children and less telling her kids to shut the f*** up. Is that real? Absolutely, but I felt like the book would’ve been better rounded out if she had been a happier mother.
The premise behind this book is fascinating. However, I didn’t care so much what happened to the characters. It didn’t give me all the feels it should’ve given me. The one woman who was a conventional mother was miserable. She loved her children, but was miserable in her marriage. I think “The Wife” should’ve showed more of the moments of love with her children and less telling her kids to shut the f*** up. Is that real? Absolutely, but I felt like the book would’ve been better rounded out if she had been a happier mother.