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3.61 AVERAGE
3.61 AVERAGE
4 Stars from me
Well well well, some people really know what they want in life don't they! And for sure, Beth Hardcastle is one determined lady. She's settled in to a small town community and established a thriving business, she's got a lovely little girl 'perfect Poppy' who is doing well at a local school, she employs staff and her business is at the heart of the community for functions - the perfect way to meet people and make friends. She has a loving, loyal, hard working husband. She is making friends and fast establishing herself into a tight knit world.
She's got it all. Hasn't she?
One night it all gets upended when the police arrive to talk to her husband about a murder. I found her reactions to this a little odd at the time - was that how I would react? Hard to tell I guess isn't it.
But as I read on I found things really didn't seem to sit right with how Beth was behaving... I don't want to spoil the story for anyone so this is tricky both Beth and Adam's behaviour didn't sit right for me.
I loved the boozy friend, felt a bit sorry for the solicitor (and the murder victims, obvs) and very sorry for Poppy... not sure the future bodes well for that one. She's the subject of a future book when she's all grown up I hope!
Overall, a light fast read, don't overthink it just enjoy the ride!
Well well well, some people really know what they want in life don't they! And for sure, Beth Hardcastle is one determined lady. She's settled in to a small town community and established a thriving business, she's got a lovely little girl 'perfect Poppy' who is doing well at a local school, she employs staff and her business is at the heart of the community for functions - the perfect way to meet people and make friends. She has a loving, loyal, hard working husband. She is making friends and fast establishing herself into a tight knit world.
She's got it all. Hasn't she?
One night it all gets upended when the police arrive to talk to her husband about a murder. I found her reactions to this a little odd at the time - was that how I would react? Hard to tell I guess isn't it.
But as I read on I found things really didn't seem to sit right with how Beth was behaving... I don't want to spoil the story for anyone so this is tricky both Beth and Adam's behaviour didn't sit right for me.
I loved the boozy friend, felt a bit sorry for the solicitor (and the murder victims, obvs) and very sorry for Poppy... not sure the future bodes well for that one. She's the subject of a future book when she's all grown up I hope!
Overall, a light fast read, don't overthink it just enjoy the ride!
4.5* It’s clear why this book has so many great reviews; it hooks you from the very beginning. I liked the slow reveals, almost like an onion with all the layers. Definitely worth the read/listen!!
fast-paced
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Slow for majority of book, kind of predicted the end, but still had me wanting to pick up and read throughout. The right book to get me through a slump
mysterious
fast-paced
3,5 stars
The Serial Killer’s Wife is everything the title promises. Beth and Tom seemingly have an absolutely idyllic life, but one day Tom’s home late from work, and the police shows up first looking to question Tom about the disappearance of his ex-girlfriend. Beth’s shocked and thinks he must be innocent, or is he?
The Serial Killer’s Wife is everything the title promises. Beth and Tom seemingly have an absolutely idyllic life, but one day Tom’s home late from work, and the police shows up first looking to question Tom about the disappearance of his ex-girlfriend. Beth’s shocked and thinks he must be innocent, or is he?
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Twisty and turny right to the last page. Great writing style and very hard to put down!