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This was an intriguing read! The polygamy aspect was really unique as well and that’s what actually drew me to this book. I honestly didn’t know what was going to happen next and was surprised by several of the twists.
I would definitely read another book by Fisher.

mstammyreads's review against another edition

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3.0

This book was a mystery, but it wasn't a thriller. There was nothing in this book that left you on the edge of your seat or biting your nails. The Wives was Gone Girl gone mad...mad in the way only the patriarchy can make women. This is a first-person narrative of a wife who is married to a polygamist. Depending on one's views on polygamy, you may empathize with the main character or loathe her. When the twist is revealed around 60-70 percent into the book, there is not enough tension built up to make the reader feel shocked. The twist elicits more of an eye roll because you read through 70 percent of the book just to find out our main character is an unreliable narrator. For me, the only mystery in this book was what really caused Thursday's descent into madness.

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dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

5.0

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dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

2.0

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