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A review by yvonne_aaf
The Perfect Wife by JP Delaney
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
First of all, I don't have autism, so I can't speak for the specific representation of the autistic experience or ABA in this novel :)
The 2nd JP Delaney book I've read, and it's firmly cemented him as one of my favourite authors!
Although at times I found myself asking why the book was so long, I never put it down or grew bored. Just as I'd think the story was lagging slightly, a twist would arise and leave me fully invested once again.
A major component that I'm loving about his novels so far is that you'll be certain that the story is heading in one direction, and all of a sudden it's not that at all, and you're being probed to think about something much deeper than what's on the page.
I loved the way that commentary on gender was woven into the story, I've noticed Delaney does a really good job of not being prescriptive withr the issues discussed in his books - the reader is instead encouraged to think and arrive at their own conclusions.
If you're a fan of the sci-fi/tech elements of shows like Black Mirror and Orphan Black, I'd really recommend this!
(This may not be a universal experience, but if you regularly experience depersonalisation or derealization, this book might be challenging at times ❤️)
The 2nd JP Delaney book I've read, and it's firmly cemented him as one of my favourite authors!
Although at times I found myself asking why the book was so long, I never put it down or grew bored. Just as I'd think the story was lagging slightly, a twist would arise and leave me fully invested once again.
A major component that I'm loving about his novels so far is that you'll be certain that the story is heading in one direction, and all of a sudden it's not that at all, and you're being probed to think about something much deeper than what's on the page.
I loved the way that commentary on gender was woven into the story, I've noticed Delaney does a really good job of not being prescriptive withr the issues discussed in his books - the reader is instead encouraged to think and arrive at their own conclusions.
If you're a fan of the sci-fi/tech elements of shows like Black Mirror and Orphan Black, I'd really recommend this!
(This may not be a universal experience, but if you regularly experience depersonalisation or derealization, this book might be challenging at times ❤️)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Death, Sexual assault, and Murder
ABA therapy used for autism