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pwhc's review
reflective
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? Yes
4.0
lbw's review
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
I liked the format, which is 3 points of view alternating over one day. I thought this would be a frothy, light book—did I not read the synopsis? I guess I judged based on the cover alone—but it was deeper than that. It was a fast read, and I’m surprised by how much I liked it. I think it’s about trying (and failing at times) to avoid being compromised by wealth and power.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Sexism
Minor: Sexual assault
librarydosebykristy's review
3.0
This was just okay honestly. It kept my interest but didn’t feel particularly new or groundbreaking.
jayraams's review
3.0
This is a really solid book, I wasn't sure if it would be able to pull it together at the end but it did. Its ending makes this book worth the read 3/5
annaofjesup's review
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Medical content, Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Cursing, Grief, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Cancer, Addiction, Sexism, Alcohol, Sexual violence, and Terminal illness
Minor: Drug abuse, Car accident, Pregnancy, and Racism
anna98banana's review
emotional
reflective
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
3.5
ramossnr's review
3.0
Do you love celebrity gossip? I love celebrity gossip. Give me the chisme. [b:The Work Wife|58686594|The Work Wife|Alison B. Hart|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1636580789l/58686594._SY75_.jpg|91770144] delivers on the "insider look" at the world of the ultra-wealthy in Hollywood. We hear the story of the Stabler family from three narrators: Zanne, Ted Stabler's assistant and soon-to-be chief of staff; Phoebe, a woman who made Ted's success and has worked for twenty years to get her film made; and, Holly, Ted's much younger (trophy?) wife. Ted is a filmmaker who came to prominence after he won a screenwriting prize and made a wildly successful sci-fi movie. The story follows one day in his life, twenty years after that fateful movie premiered. We learn early on that the Stablers have an army of assistants to keep their lives as frictionless as possible, responding to their every whim. Their wealth has made them indifferent to the fear and stress they put their staff under. This is a world I couldn't begin to imagine, and Hart brings it to life. There's a thread of #metoo running through the book, but it carries less urgency and impact now than it would have a few years go. All-in-all an easy read about terrible people who have wealth beyond my wildest dreams.
jenhightower's review
lighthearted
reflective
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? Yes
3.5