A review by imzadi481
The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful sad tense
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

My first instinct after finishing this book was to give 4 stars instead of the 5 I thought I was going to give it. Why? Because the ending let me down a little bit. It wasn't major, but I was hoping for a neat little bow and I didn't get that. After sleeping on it, however, I felt I needed to give this the 5 stars it deserves.

No, it's not the greatest literary work of all time. However, the writing flowed like butter and I didn't want to put down the book. For me, that's all I need to rate this a 5.

There are tough moments, tender moments, funny moments. The characters are flawed and extremely likeable.

In the end, I think the ending was quite fitting.
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