1.23k reviews for:

American Wife

Curtis Sittenfeld

3.76 AVERAGE

bipasha26's review against another edition

5.0

informative reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

krismaryg's review against another edition

3.0

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I listened to this book

ecliggott's review against another edition

4.0

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A really fascinating take on Laura Bush. Sittenfeld is a great writer.

lottie1803's review against another edition

4.0

emotional reflective medium-paced

rosecoleman's review against another edition

3.75

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

ratherbedancing's review against another edition

3.25

lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

haligon_ian's review against another edition

3.0

reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

turtlebean's review against another edition

4.0

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I was a little lukewarm on a fictitious imagining of Laura Bush's life when the book club selected this one (although I of course trusted Curtis Sittenfeld), and then ended up very much enjoying it.

This was compelling (to me) because the narrator was both relatable AND increasingly complicit in horrible things.

Part of me craved a Quentin Tarantino-style dramatic and gratifying rewrite of history, and I'm still figuring out my broader takeaways, but will gladly pass this along to a family member to enjoy.

Also, the grandma ruled and I loved her bits of wisdom. And the segments about Alice's love for reading would likely be touching to any reader.

watchingthewheels's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH

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I was offended by the author’s presumption 

jennreadsallthetime's review against another edition

4.0

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Good story, well written and enjoyed by this non-fan of a certain political official.