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A review by lambsears
American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld
3.0
Again - I wish for 1/2 stars, as this deserves more, but not a full star.
I loved Sittenfield's writing in "Rodham", so knew that she was a wonderful writer, and wasn't disappointed. She definitely paints a thoroughly fleshed out character who is actually closely modelled on former First Lady Laura Bush, about whom I knew nothing.
It's a compelling read, so kept me engaged, but it really could have done with a firmer editor. There was far too much rumination and background explanation, especially in the final section of the book which wandered on for much too long.
Despite that, I'll certainly read her next tome.
I loved Sittenfield's writing in "Rodham", so knew that she was a wonderful writer, and wasn't disappointed. She definitely paints a thoroughly fleshed out character who is actually closely modelled on former First Lady Laura Bush, about whom I knew nothing.
It's a compelling read, so kept me engaged, but it really could have done with a firmer editor. There was far too much rumination and background explanation, especially in the final section of the book which wandered on for much too long.
Despite that, I'll certainly read her next tome.