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booksandbosox's review against another edition
4.0
Ken Kimble is a bit of a ladies' man. His story is told over a number of years through his three wives - Birdie, a woman who mistakenly believes he will return to her, Joan, an heiress with a devastating secret, and Dinah, a woman who has too often been relegated to "behind-the- scenes". Each woman loves Ken for a different reason but his effect on all three will be equally important. And alongside Ken's story is the story of his son, Charlie, whose life is forever defined by the man his father is.
This was a really well-written story, especially for a debut novel. It is clear that Haigh has immense talent. I loved learning the story of Ken through his wives and, in fact, didn't like the parts where he actually appeared as much as those that were simply about him. All the women are wonderfully constructed and very real; I could easily imagine them. Charlie is an interesting character as well, but not quite what I hoped he'd be. I liked the ending as well - not what I expected but a fitting end, I believe. Will definitely read Haigh's other books.
This was a really well-written story, especially for a debut novel. It is clear that Haigh has immense talent. I loved learning the story of Ken through his wives and, in fact, didn't like the parts where he actually appeared as much as those that were simply about him. All the women are wonderfully constructed and very real; I could easily imagine them. Charlie is an interesting character as well, but not quite what I hoped he'd be. I liked the ending as well - not what I expected but a fitting end, I believe. Will definitely read Haigh's other books.
jadorelire's review against another edition
2.0
The writing was fine but the character of Mr. Kimble was such an ass it was depressing to read. I picked it up as a beach read at a Little Free Library at a beach and it was fine for that purpose.
debnanceatreaderbuzz's review against another edition
4.0
Mrs. Kimble is actually
three people: the first,
second, and third wives of
Ken Kimble. I was intrigued
by the structure of the novel,
the way the author revealed
Ken Kimble's character through
his relationships with his
various wives. A good read.
three people: the first,
second, and third wives of
Ken Kimble. I was intrigued
by the structure of the novel,
the way the author revealed
Ken Kimble's character through
his relationships with his
various wives. A good read.
mikolee's review against another edition
1.0
Focusing on three women and the narcissistic and cold man who was married to each of them. A true summer quicko read.
britt82's review against another edition
4.0
I quite enjoyed this book, which examines the life of a man through his three wives and his oldest child. Engrossing and beautifully written.
invertible_hulk's review against another edition
4.0
I don't know what's more embarrassing -- the fact that I read a Jennifer Haigh novel, or that I actually enjoyed it.