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thebooktroup 's review for:
The Wife Upstairs
by Rachel Hawkins
Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for a free audio copy of The Wife Upstairs in exchange for my honest review. I was ecstatic to get an early listen of this domestic thriller after seeing so many glowing reviews on Instagram and NetGalley. I enjoyed the concept of a multiple-POV retelling of Jane Eyre set in the American south. There are plenty of lies, rumors, and twists to keep you turning the pages towards an ending you can't see coming. However, I found myself incredibly annoyed with the shallow, heavily stereotyped wealthy Southern characters. I think the stereotypes were further exaggerated in the audiobook due to the cheesy accents and "bless her heart" style dialogue. While I love a quick-read thriller to read in between my more serious reads, this one just missed the mark for me.