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for My Lovely Wife
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Sharon P. (San Diego, CA)
Creepy to start, crazy twists by end, 4 stars.
I almost rejected reading this book a few chapters in. As much as I like a good psychological thriller, a husband and wife recreational killing team isn't tops on my list. HOWEVER, without giving away any secrets, the few twists and turns that occurred midway through caught me by surprise and I couldn't put the book down until the end.
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Becky K. (Chicagoland)
A Killer Couple
This is definitely an entertaining book. It's a domestic drama about a married couple and their two children, with the hook being that mom and dad are serial killers. An unexpected twist near the end amped up the drama and action. I wish the characters were a bit more well-rounded, and an understanding of the husband's background would have been nice. The children, Rory and Jenna, are both multifaceted and interesting.
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Joanne V. (Towanda, PA)
A really creepy story
Whoa, who are these people? I kept thinking about that as I raced through this book - of course, thinking I knew the ending - not so! I am not so sure I would recommend this for a book club, it is disturbing and the characters totally unlikable. Usually this would put me off, but I enjoyed Samantha Downing's writing and character development - she does a great job. Thanks for the chance to review this, I might not have read it otherwise.
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Vicki C. (Franklin, TN)
My Lovely Wife
If you are a big fan of mysteries/thrillers like I am, you really should take the time to read 'My Lovely Wife' by Samantha Downing. After reading so many mysteries over the years I frequently find myself fairly certain of the outcome of the book and can sometimes even anticipate the various twists and turns that I'm sure will happen. Well, 'My Lovely Wife' kept me guessing the whole time and shocked and surprised me throughout.
The family involved seems like a fairly typical one to all around them but when alowed to peek inside we see two confused children and a husband and wife team unlike any you have ever encountered in fiction. The couple slowly transform in the eyes of the reader from loving couple and attentive parents to cold killers.
Read it! You will be glad you did.
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Carol T. (Ankeny, IA)
Drew me in
My Lovely Wife started slowly. In fact, I found the first third quiet slow and fairly predictable, but then it drew me in and I raced to the end. Rainy day read.
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Mary H. (Ocala, FL)
Wild Ride
This is a compelling psychological thriller about an upscale suburban couple who present an outward picture of family stability and normalcy. They are involved with their children's activities, spend family time together and socialize with their neighbors and friends. But all is not as it seems and this story shows that darkness can lurk in even the best neighborhoods and nicest families.
I don't think it's possible to give an overview of the novel without giving too much away but suffice it to say it is an engrossing read and a fresh take on the psychological thriller genre. There are twists and turns coming from all directions throughout the story but when I got to the last third of the book, I literally could not put it down. While I think the novel is well crafted, some parts are very disturbing. Not a read for the faint of heart.
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Laure R. (Fresno, CA)
NOT for the faint of heart
Well written, fascinating and complex plot, especially from a debut author. Terror and torture abound. Certainly not my usual reading but I'm glad I persevered. The ending was very unexpected. I would recommend this book If you're not prone to having nightmares.
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