Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

The Wife Before by Shanora Williams

4 reviews

christinemomo's review against another edition

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fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.5

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gabibeann's review

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adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

in the beginning it’s giving… OJ Simpson - but then let’s switch it up on em. Love some good plot twists but also loved the short chapters so easy / fast read. In the end, soooo many ppl were involved in this mess! My head was turning every which way.  Also TW: DV / SA.
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taycoff's review against another edition

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mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Good story line. Not the most advanced writing which distracted from the experience
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s_r_c's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The way this book chronicles two very different women married to the same man shows just how complex and contrasting relationship dynamics can be different individuals. This one is loaded with heavy topics being mentioned ranging from substance abuse, CSA, grooming, and extramarital affairs to name a few. I'm a huge fan of 'journal reading' and enjoyed the back forth between Samira's present day life and Melanie's personal journal.  There were quite a few plot twists with the final one making me say, "HELL YES, YOU GO GIRL.  YOUR SECRETS SAFE WITH ME."

It's a solid read worthy of being recommended. Verity vibes, less children dying. Way better ending.
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