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sarah984's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Very boring book with a ridiculously stupid main character and mostly bland side characters. Very early on you can guess the entire plot including how reveals are going to be handled and you're exactly correct - no surprises. Strange social media themed interludes between chapters that basically just list the book's themes (this is so common and I don't get it - authors of the world I PROMISE that women are capable of understanding themes without interludes or footnotes or characters just listing them). There's also a secret that hangs over the main character for a lot of the book that turns out to be boring and revealed in a really anti climactic way.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Death, Alcohol, Blood, Misogyny, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Pregnancy
Minor: Domestic abuse, Drug use, Confinement, Death of parent, Fatphobia, and Sexual content
Brainwashing/mind control contentcandide_woodard's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Chandler Baker is an incredible author and though this story lacked originality, it was hard to put down.
The Husbands has a slow start but around halfway through, it gets exciting! I was disappointed by the slow burn and predictable ending, it was too abrupt.
Overall it was a great read and maybe just not for me. I’ll have to read Whisper Network and give Baker another chance.
The Husbands has a slow start but around halfway through, it gets exciting! I was disappointed by the slow burn and predictable ending, it was too abrupt.
Overall it was a great read and maybe just not for me. I’ll have to read Whisper Network and give Baker another chance.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Sexual content, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
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