A review by joshlynjavier
The Husbands by Chandler Baker

mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

the gender inequality/second shift commentary was a bit too on the nose for me at times, but also pretty relevant and frustrating to see regardless. i think this is probably a super accurate description of how most wives and mothers feel lmao. the weaponized incompetence from men was honestly the scariest aspect of the book haha. 

i’ve read a good amount of mysteries and thrillers and this one fell a bit flat. the characters were boring and one dimensional, you could see the giant twist coming from a mile away, but i at least liked the very ending and could sympathize with the main character (even though i found her inconsistent and insufferable for like 80% of the book)