Reviews

The Banker's Wife by Cristina Alger

emhenneman's review against another edition

3.0

This one’s for you Megs:

This was a fast paced read with Leonardo DiCaprio in “Catch Me If You Can” vibes. I enjoyed the mystery but it wasn’t anything groundbreaking. I don’t recommend the audiobook as the narrator’s voice for two female leads is pretty similar and made it difficult to distinguish between the two.

caittothelin's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense slow-paced

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

3.0

lbrady2396's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.75

ashleysilver7's review against another edition

4.0

I liked this book - and I read through it in just 2 days, so that tells you it's a fast-paced read! Marina is in Paris on holiday, celebrating her engagement. However, her boss calls and tells her to pick up a USB...(she's an investigative journalist). Annabelle is married to a Swiss banker, and finds his unexpected plane crash very suspicious...while they do not know each personally, both Marina's and Annabelle's fates are intertwined, and both are in danger. About 2/3 through the book, we also hear from Zoe, who worked closely with Annabelle's husband. I would call it a "thriller" but not too much so - I was able to read before going to bed and it didn't affect me as some thrillers would.

jenniferstringer's review against another edition

4.0

3.5 - 4 stars. A good, all-around page-turner.

spestories's review against another edition

4.0

I really enjoyed Cristina Alger's writing. Nice suspense and thriller moments.

kellerko's review against another edition

3.0

An action-packed story kept kept me going until the very end.

singuyen's review against another edition

5.0

A truly captivating criminal story that got me hooked from the beginning to the end. The book shows a dark side of wealth, how money can turn people into bad people, who would kill anyone who steps in their way. Fortunately, there are also individuals who would risk their lives to seek out the truth and justice, and to bring it to light. There is loss, betrayal, and evil in this book, but there is also hope, bravery, and humanity intertwined in the story.

guylou's review against another edition

4.0

QOTD: Would you rather have a beach holiday or a mountain holiday? Why?

My Review:
I can honestly say that rarely a book fools me. The Banker’s Wife fooled me totally. The biggest financial fraud story is about to be printed, but the whistleblowers are dropping like flies. Someone has inside information about a major Swiss Bank involved in illegal activities connected to drug cartels, terrorist organizations, and public figures. A journalist, a banker, a lawyer, a federal agent… No one is safe. Annabel’s husband is dead. He was a banker at Swiss United. The bank accuses him to be the whistleblower but needs his laptop to stop the leak before everything is revealed. Annabel is in danger and must protect herself before it is too late. Matthew has left her clues that she must use to save herself. This nail-biting thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat. The end will blow your mind. I hope they will make this book into a movie.

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berkekilic's review

3.0

Sonu aceleye getirilmiş hissi vermese bu türde en sevdiğim kitaplar arasına girebilirdi. Karakterler derin. Bana göre sıkıcı bir konu olan ekonomik suçlar keyifli işlenmiş. Kitap merak uyandırma konusunda çok iyi ve twistleri de güzel, vurucu yazılmış. Bazı paragraflarda yazarın tarzına bayıldım. Kesinlikle sıkmayan, okunmaya değer bir roman.