Reviews

The Third Wife by Lisa Jewell

mowens74's review against another edition

dark mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

Honestly did not love this book. I kept listening thinking it would get more interesting, and it never really did. The whole premise surrounded an incredibly selfish man who by objective means was a “nice guy”, but his actions showed how he took advantage of everyone in his life, ultimately leading to his wife’s death. I love Lisa Jewal, but I did not love this book. 2 stars because it kept me hooked just enough to at least finish it, but I would pass if I were you! 

eliex28's review against another edition

1.0

How is this even a thriller? This got to be the most unsatisfying ending ever.

shannon2910's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.75

ess_naomi's review against another edition

challenging mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

wwh9x's review against another edition

mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

evarano's review against another edition

4.0

I don’t know why I liked this book… I went into it thinking I wouldn’t, but I did. I normally think Jewell’s thrillers are way stronger than her “suspense”/family commentary type of books but this was good. Now, it’s complex because the characters aren’t likeable. This story addresses all of their flaws and how they affect each other and normally I have a problem with that, but this worked. Each character was unlikeable and likeable at times, each was very human and imperfect. I think what I got the most and enjoyed the most was Adrian’s journey. He always came from a “good” place and the people around him allowed that, it was hard to read or understand completely but Jewell did a great job explaining this and everything in the story was very realistic. I really wanted to know the ending even though I predicted a very major “twist”. I’m happy I read it! Only big complaint, I find this often in books especially older books. I hate the negative language used around weight, how negative it is to be “fat” and have acne. Drives me crazy and is so unnecessary.

amberpocknall's review against another edition

emotional mysterious sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

mymidnightbooks's review against another edition

emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

erinbrook's review against another edition

1.0

Gosh, I HATED the ending of this book!!

Spoiled kids who do awful things are all forgiven because their dad feels guilty. I didn’t like a single character. The main character is a serial adulterer, two of the three wives were home wreckers, the kids are assholes. AND HE GOT RID OF THE CAT. Nothing sat well with me. I’d have given it a solid 2.5 stars...possibly even 3, but this book left me so darn angry I had to go with 1.5. 😡

mommabbear316's review

dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense

4.0