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A review by kris_mccracken
Death of a Perfect Wife by M.C. Beaton, M.C. Beaton
1.0
"Death of a Perfect Wife" by M.C. Beaton is a disgraceful testament to the author's misanthropy, snobbery and virulent anti-feminism. Beaton's narrative reeks of misogyny, with characters who embody the very worst aspects of anti-feminism, leaving a sour taste in the reader's mouth.
Under the guise of a quaint "anti-establishment" Highlands charm, Beaton attempts to conceal her contempt for the characters. However, her disdain for the locals is unmistakable, casting a dark shadow over the romanticised backdrop of the Scottish Highlands.
The writing itself is abysmal, lacking any semblance of depth or quality. Beaton's prose reads like the ramblings of a bitter misanthrope, with plot twists that feel contrived and uninspired. Little effort was put into crafting a coherent or engaging story.
In summation, the book is a repugnant novel that glorifies misogyny and perpetuates harmful stereotypes. I presume that the publisher insisted on the pathetic, backtracking post-script. Indeed, I doubt many readers made it that far. Still, Beaton's abhorrent views are laid bare for all to see, leaving no doubt that this book is nothing more than a vile, poorly-written bit of trash.
I, for one, will not subject myself to any more of her toxic narratives.
[ZERO] 1/2
Under the guise of a quaint "anti-establishment" Highlands charm, Beaton attempts to conceal her contempt for the characters. However, her disdain for the locals is unmistakable, casting a dark shadow over the romanticised backdrop of the Scottish Highlands.
The writing itself is abysmal, lacking any semblance of depth or quality. Beaton's prose reads like the ramblings of a bitter misanthrope, with plot twists that feel contrived and uninspired. Little effort was put into crafting a coherent or engaging story.
In summation, the book is a repugnant novel that glorifies misogyny and perpetuates harmful stereotypes. I presume that the publisher insisted on the pathetic, backtracking post-script. Indeed, I doubt many readers made it that far. Still, Beaton's abhorrent views are laid bare for all to see, leaving no doubt that this book is nothing more than a vile, poorly-written bit of trash.
I, for one, will not subject myself to any more of her toxic narratives.
[ZERO] 1/2