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sydinreallife 's review for:
The Aviator's Wife
by Melanie Benjamin
This book had all of the makings of a perfect read for the end of winter. I was fascinated with learning more about the Lindbergh duo, and who doesn't like a story with a strong female lead? Oh, wait.
I honestly struggled finishing this novel. I don't know if it was the flippancy with which Anne treated Charles' emotional abuse of her children (and herself) or the fact that she was perfectly content hiding in his shadow that bothered me more.
I wanted to love it - I wanted to be inspired. Instead, I'm laying in bed feeling oddly empty and depressed about Anne's life. I may even have nightmares.
I thought it was good writing, but perhaps Benjamin was a little too thorough with her character development. Can't say I will be recommending this one.
I honestly struggled finishing this novel. I don't know if it was the flippancy with which Anne treated Charles' emotional abuse of her children (and herself) or the fact that she was perfectly content hiding in his shadow that bothered me more.
I wanted to love it - I wanted to be inspired. Instead, I'm laying in bed feeling oddly empty and depressed about Anne's life. I may even have nightmares.
I thought it was good writing, but perhaps Benjamin was a little too thorough with her character development. Can't say I will be recommending this one.