A review by msvenner
The Wife's Tale by Lori Lansens

3.0

3.5 stars. I really enjoyed this book. As I read, I realized that few protagonists in fiction are overweight. At least, weight is rarely discussed, leaving the impression that protagonists are all thin. I liked Mary. I liked that the book was quirky without falling into ridiculous. Mary's battle with the 'obese' made her an interesting protagonist and gave a real depth to both her and the husband's struggles. I did feel Mary's weight 'solution' was a little too easy and unrealistic but the journey felt real. I liked too that the author managed to make me feel for the husband. He wasn't a one dimensional character, despite being portrayed only through Mary's eyes.
I do not like the cover shown here on Goodreads. The copy I read had different art work. Why is there a thin woman on this book? Is this what Mary is supposed to want to be? Not cool.