A review by nelroden
The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin

dark reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Such a captivating read; could not put it down. Really interesting to think of it as the blue-print for the ‘sinister-housewife-story’ trope. Levin’s storytelling is a masterclass in subtle prose that lingers with you.