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A review by litwithleigh
The Silent Wife by A.S.A. Harrison
5.0
THE PLOT
Jodie's husband, Todd, is a serial cheater. He's an unimaginative male having a relationship with a much younger woman who happens to be the daughter of his bff. Jodie finds out the extent of Todd's lil "fishing trips" and decides to settle the score.
MY OPINNI
I read this book 3 years ago, but wanted to update my rating. I seem to be in the minority here with my 5 star review. I'm shocked at the bad reviews, while a double pack of ass book like "The Wife Between Us" made the NYT Bestsellers list. Anyways, I digress...
Okay, I can see why you'd be disappointed if you expected it to be a psychological thriller, because it really isn't. But, I found the writing so captivating, and Jodie's pain so tangible, I really didn't give AF. Reading this book was an emotional rollercoaster of anxiety, despair, worry, heartbreak, desperation, and more.
There was a lil bit of a reveal at the end, but the meat was mostly Jodie exploring love, loss, and how to cope with grief. I just LOVED the scene when Todd finally gets what's coming for him... The writing is simply incredible.
PROS AND CONS
Pros: Everything. I could literally feel Jodie's pain... That's when I know the writing is good.
Cons: Nada
Jodie's husband, Todd, is a serial cheater. He's an unimaginative male having a relationship with a much younger woman who happens to be the daughter of his bff. Jodie finds out the extent of Todd's lil "fishing trips" and decides to settle the score.
MY OPINNI
I read this book 3 years ago, but wanted to update my rating. I seem to be in the minority here with my 5 star review. I'm shocked at the bad reviews, while a double pack of ass book like "The Wife Between Us" made the NYT Bestsellers list. Anyways, I digress...
Okay, I can see why you'd be disappointed if you expected it to be a psychological thriller, because it really isn't. But, I found the writing so captivating, and Jodie's pain so tangible, I really didn't give AF. Reading this book was an emotional rollercoaster of anxiety, despair, worry, heartbreak, desperation, and more.
There was a lil bit of a reveal at the end, but the meat was mostly Jodie exploring love, loss, and how to cope with grief. I just LOVED the scene when Todd finally gets what's coming for him... The writing is simply incredible.
PROS AND CONS
Pros: Everything. I could literally feel Jodie's pain... That's when I know the writing is good.
Cons: Nada