The Wife by Meg Wolitzer

The Wife

Meg Wolitzer

288 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective medium-paced
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Now a major motion picture starring Glenn Close in her Golden Globe–winning role!One of bestselling author Meg Wolitzer’s most beloved books—an “acerbically funny” (Entertainment Weekly) and “intelligent…portrait of deception” (The New York Times)...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,818 reviews

Moods

reflective 82%
emotional 48%
sad 35%
funny 18%
dark 16%
challenging 14%
tense 13%
mysterious 9%
inspiring 3%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 30%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 24%

Loveable characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.71

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