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bandgeek3997's review
4.0
This is actually a 3.5 book, but I'm the kind of person who rounds up with his stars.
I checked this book out on Goodreads before I read it, and I discovered the mass amount of reviewers who said that this book wasn't anything like "Gone Girl," despite what the book publishers said. So when I was reading, I knew not to expect the same level as Gillian Flynn, and I think that helped from the very beginning.
I have many mixed feelings about this book. I love thrillers, particularly psychological thrillers, mostly because I find them better written than the usual detective book. But I don't think this book falls under that category, or if that's what the author wants, then she doesn't succeed very well. You see, with thrillers that are ranked along with a book like this makes the reader sweat, turn, think, race to the end. There was no quickening pace here. It was just all... kind of happened.
The characters were interesting. I loved to hate Todd. He was such a pitiful person, and I could not believe he possessed so much stupidity. But at the same time as feeling bad for Jodi, I felt that Todd's lack of monogamy stemmed from her spirit of carelessness in their marriage. Natasha, on the other hand, was a character around my age, and I'd like to think if I knew her in college, I would steer clear of her at all cost. Clearly she was a lunatic, and how Todd never realized it until it was too late is beyond me.
Overall, the book was alright. I didn't get hung up on the writing, but I think there could have been a thicker plot to help the intensity factor step up a bit. It's sad that this was the author's first and last fiction book since she died this past April. I believe, with some honing, she really would've found how to better write a thriller novel, and then she would be on the same page as Gillian Flynn. Darn shame.
I checked this book out on Goodreads before I read it, and I discovered the mass amount of reviewers who said that this book wasn't anything like "Gone Girl," despite what the book publishers said. So when I was reading, I knew not to expect the same level as Gillian Flynn, and I think that helped from the very beginning.
I have many mixed feelings about this book. I love thrillers, particularly psychological thrillers, mostly because I find them better written than the usual detective book. But I don't think this book falls under that category, or if that's what the author wants, then she doesn't succeed very well. You see, with thrillers that are ranked along with a book like this makes the reader sweat, turn, think, race to the end. There was no quickening pace here. It was just all... kind of happened.
The characters were interesting. I loved to hate Todd. He was such a pitiful person, and I could not believe he possessed so much stupidity. But at the same time as feeling bad for Jodi, I felt that Todd's lack of monogamy stemmed from her spirit of carelessness in their marriage. Natasha, on the other hand, was a character around my age, and I'd like to think if I knew her in college, I would steer clear of her at all cost. Clearly she was a lunatic, and how Todd never realized it until it was too late is beyond me.
Overall, the book was alright. I didn't get hung up on the writing, but I think there could have been a thicker plot to help the intensity factor step up a bit. It's sad that this was the author's first and last fiction book since she died this past April. I believe, with some honing, she really would've found how to better write a thriller novel, and then she would be on the same page as Gillian Flynn. Darn shame.
jcaballero0725's review
4.0
Fun, quick read. This story was about a wife, a husband, and his mistress so for anyone with issues with that, don't read. Suspenseful and easy to read, I did figure out the ending before it happened.
litwithleigh's review
5.0
THE PLOT
Jodie's husband, Todd, is a serial cheater. He's an unimaginative male having a relationship with a much younger woman who happens to be the daughter of his bff. Jodie finds out the extent of Todd's lil "fishing trips" and decides to settle the score.
MY OPINNI
I read this book 3 years ago, but wanted to update my rating. I seem to be in the minority here with my 5 star review. I'm shocked at the bad reviews, while a double pack of ass book like "The Wife Between Us" made the NYT Bestsellers list. Anyways, I digress...
Okay, I can see why you'd be disappointed if you expected it to be a psychological thriller, because it really isn't. But, I found the writing so captivating, and Jodie's pain so tangible, I really didn't give AF. Reading this book was an emotional rollercoaster of anxiety, despair, worry, heartbreak, desperation, and more.
There was a lil bit of a reveal at the end, but the meat was mostly Jodie exploring love, loss, and how to cope with grief. I just LOVED the scene when Todd finally gets what's coming for him... The writing is simply incredible.
PROS AND CONS
Pros: Everything. I could literally feel Jodie's pain... That's when I know the writing is good.
Cons: Nada
Jodie's husband, Todd, is a serial cheater. He's an unimaginative male having a relationship with a much younger woman who happens to be the daughter of his bff. Jodie finds out the extent of Todd's lil "fishing trips" and decides to settle the score.
MY OPINNI
I read this book 3 years ago, but wanted to update my rating. I seem to be in the minority here with my 5 star review. I'm shocked at the bad reviews, while a double pack of ass book like "The Wife Between Us" made the NYT Bestsellers list. Anyways, I digress...
Okay, I can see why you'd be disappointed if you expected it to be a psychological thriller, because it really isn't. But, I found the writing so captivating, and Jodie's pain so tangible, I really didn't give AF. Reading this book was an emotional rollercoaster of anxiety, despair, worry, heartbreak, desperation, and more.
There was a lil bit of a reveal at the end, but the meat was mostly Jodie exploring love, loss, and how to cope with grief. I just LOVED the scene when Todd finally gets what's coming for him... The writing is simply incredible.
PROS AND CONS
Pros: Everything. I could literally feel Jodie's pain... That's when I know the writing is good.
Cons: Nada
ebc726's review against another edition
3.0
This would’ve been a lot more suspenseful if the murder wasn’t noted in the publisher’s blurb. But that’s on them, not the author I suppose.
areice's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
This book was unbelievably slow from the start. I very rarely give up reading a book, but I just could not stick with this one because of how boring it is. The author goes very in depth with the characters and it gets old fast.
frostap's review
4.0
This was much better than "Gone Girl," despite some similar plot points. It was perfect for reading on a bus: not too long, not too dense, interesting characters, drama.
novabird's review
2.0
Harrison gives in-depth psychologically profiles of a wife and husband told in His/Her sections that reveal an understanding of 'standard,' motivation from the loyal wife and philandering husband. The ending has a slight role reversal, which doesn't have the impact that it could have. This is NOT A THRILLER. Interesting read but on the whole more disappointing than satisfying.