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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
Slow start but good read. A bit different then what I’ve gotten use to.
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Had to go to bed and was too invested to wait, so skimmed for the resolutions
Great read! Just like Big Little Lies, lots of twists which make this a serious page turner!
I read this book over Chrstmas which probably wasn't the best time to read this type of book, but nonetheless, I enjoyed it immensely.
I neglected to read much of the synopsis which in hindsight was probably a good choice. I went into the book with zero expectations, since I haven't read this author before. I was pleasantly surprised about how good the book was.
I liked how the characters' stories were interwoven, yet I still really didnt get how Tess was involved. Also, I wish the author had expanded more about Tess' relationship with her cousin, Felicity. It seemed as if both of these characters were each others's emotional crutch.
Despite these nagging points, I thought it was an interesting book. It's definitely worth the read.
I neglected to read much of the synopsis which in hindsight was probably a good choice. I went into the book with zero expectations, since I haven't read this author before. I was pleasantly surprised about how good the book was.
I liked how the characters' stories were interwoven, yet I still really didnt get how Tess was involved. Also, I wish the author had expanded more about Tess' relationship with her cousin, Felicity. It seemed as if both of these characters were each others's emotional crutch.
Despite these nagging points, I thought it was an interesting book. It's definitely worth the read.
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
I wouldn't really say that I struggled this book, but I certainly didn't see all the hype and why I was on a hold list for at least three months at the library to get this book. Well, I can understand the hype, what...with a Synopsis like that? Laine Moriarty and her publishers definitely didn't go wrong when they wrote that! It certainly drew me in and made me feel like I just HAD to read this book.
Since completing The Husband's Secret, I can't say that I am disappointed that I read this book. There were parts of it that drug on a little bit for me, but mid-way, the story really picked up, especially when the big secret was revealed. I was actually quite shocked that the secret was revealed as early as it was in the story, and even though it was revealed mid-way through the story, I was happy to see that there was plenty of questionable items and ah ha moments that kept the story going throughout the end.
I did find, at least listening to the audio version, that the characters were a little hard to follow for most of the first half of the book until finally I just repeated the names and what was going on with them over and over until it was ingrained in my mind!
I don't usually like audio books that have a foreign accent, but I found the Australian accent of Caroline Lee to be very charming. I thought that she did a great job personifying the characters of the story. I also thought that she did well switching between the story lines of the different characters.
I can tell you that the big secret wasn't at all what I was thinking! It did surprise me quite a bit. I also have to say that some of the story with Tess, Will and Felicity was irritating to me, just to some of the absolutely outlandish things that were said by Will and Felicity!
I think that Liane Moriarty really captured what she meant to capture with this book, and that was to make the reader's really see and think about what secrets can do to themselves, their families, and other people involved around them. I have to sit and ask myself, what would I have done if I would find out secrets such as these characters were keeping, and I honestly can't say that I have an answer to what my reaction and what the outcome would be. They certainly were all difficult situations!
Overall, I am glad that I read this book. It was quite thought provoking throughout the entire story and made me feel engaged while I was listening. I enjoyed the narrator and respect the thought process that occurs within the text. They hit a grand slam with the Synopsis and capturing the audience's attention...how utterly clever! I would most likely read another book by Liane Moriary.
Since completing The Husband's Secret, I can't say that I am disappointed that I read this book. There were parts of it that drug on a little bit for me, but mid-way, the story really picked up, especially when the big secret was revealed. I was actually quite shocked that the secret was revealed as early as it was in the story, and even though it was revealed mid-way through the story, I was happy to see that there was plenty of questionable items and ah ha moments that kept the story going throughout the end.
I did find, at least listening to the audio version, that the characters were a little hard to follow for most of the first half of the book until finally I just repeated the names and what was going on with them over and over until it was ingrained in my mind!
I don't usually like audio books that have a foreign accent, but I found the Australian accent of Caroline Lee to be very charming. I thought that she did a great job personifying the characters of the story. I also thought that she did well switching between the story lines of the different characters.
I can tell you that the big secret wasn't at all what I was thinking! It did surprise me quite a bit. I also have to say that some of the story with Tess, Will and Felicity was irritating to me, just to some of the absolutely outlandish things that were said by Will and Felicity!
I think that Liane Moriarty really captured what she meant to capture with this book, and that was to make the reader's really see and think about what secrets can do to themselves, their families, and other people involved around them. I have to sit and ask myself, what would I have done if I would find out secrets such as these characters were keeping, and I honestly can't say that I have an answer to what my reaction and what the outcome would be. They certainly were all difficult situations!
Overall, I am glad that I read this book. It was quite thought provoking throughout the entire story and made me feel engaged while I was listening. I enjoyed the narrator and respect the thought process that occurs within the text. They hit a grand slam with the Synopsis and capturing the audience's attention...how utterly clever! I would most likely read another book by Liane Moriary.
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes