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A review by omp
American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
The mystery of the to-be-read stack that accumulates in the corner of my office is who suggested what and why, at the moment that I purchased the book, did I think it was something I should read. American Wife absolutely falls into this category.
Did I need a fictionalized novel based on Laura Bush's life? I have no idea why, who, or where, but I read it to the end. That said, the story was best consumed without that context. The twists and turns were based on Bush's life, but it wasn't necessary to like or dislike her to appreciate the plot. It is a story of family connections and relationships and developing individual character. (But, if you have some sensitive leanings, you may want to skip this simply due to the sex. It isn't the theme, but some scenes don't shy away.)
Did I need a fictionalized novel based on Laura Bush's life? I have no idea why, who, or where, but I read it to the end. That said, the story was best consumed without that context. The twists and turns were based on Bush's life, but it wasn't necessary to like or dislike her to appreciate the plot. It is a story of family connections and relationships and developing individual character. (But, if you have some sensitive leanings, you may want to skip this simply due to the sex. It isn't the theme, but some scenes don't shy away.)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Racism, Misogyny, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Religious bigotry, and Abortion