This month we are reviewing the book The Silent Wife by A.S.A. Harrison
The Silent Wife by A.S.A. Harrison
Jodi and Todd are at a bad place in their marriage. Much is at stake, including the affluent life they lead in their beautiful waterfront condo in Chicago, as she, the killer, and he, the victim, rush haplessly toward the main event. He is a committed cheater. She lives and breathes denial. He exists in dual worlds. She likes to settle scores. He decides to play for keeps. She has nothing left to lose. Told in alternating voices, The Silent Wife is about a marriage in the throes of dissolution, a couple headed for catastrophe, concessions that can’t be made, and promises that won’t be kept.
Reviews
“I found this book a little difficult to get into, but after the first couple of chapters I was hooked. I enjoyed the development of the characters and I thought the story line was engaging and even provided a bit of a twist at the end. I would recommend this book.” – Review by Shelley
“The Silent Wife was a great read. Initially it grabbed me with the depiction of what seemed a somewhat ‘typical’ 20 year relationship and the slow demise of it. The author develops the characters by writing the chapters from his perspective and hers. It was interesting to read the way long term couples learn to keep a relationship together by turning a blind eye to their partner’s alternate life and who they really are so they can maintain a facade to the public and maintain the status quo. But ultimately when people make choices they have to learn to live with the consequences of their actions. The book kept me up late at night, it was a good page turner! I would recommend it.” – Review by Maureen
“For the most part, I was angry at Jodi for her composure and confidence during the falling apart of her common law marriage. But at the same time, I also respected her, which made it very frustrating. As her ‘husband’ Todd spirals out of control, my contempt for him turned to pity as he makes his own bed. This book is a well written emotionally charged page turner. I enjoyed the twists and turns, particularly the ones at the end.” – Review by Susie
Book of the Month
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