Propulsive and addictive, The Other Mrs. is the twisty new psychological thriller from Mary Kubica, the New York Times bestselling author of The Good Girl
She tried to run, but she can’t escape the other Mrs.
Sadie and Will Foust have only just moved their family from bustling Chicago to small-town Maine when their neighbour Morgan Baines is found dead in her home. The murder rocks their tiny coastal island, but no one is more shaken than Sadie.
But it’s not just Morgan’s death that has Sadie on edge. And as the eyes of suspicion turn toward the new family in town, Sadie is drawn deeper into the mystery of what really happened that dark and deadly night. But Sadie must be careful, for the more she discovers about Mrs. Baines, the more she begins to realize just how much she has to lose if the truth ever comes to light.
A dark, atmospheric mood which is emphasised by the writer’s
description of their location. The reminder of how isolated they are just adding
to the tension throughout.
I have not had the pleasure of reading anything from this author
before, I didn’t know what to expect but I can’t wait to read more.
The Other Wife teases with the gradual release of information,
teasers that at first read may seem of no relevance but at the end make total
sense, nothing feels too rushed and this adds to the drama.
We are taken through the story from various points of view
by Sadie, Camille, who had the affair with Will, and a young girl called Mouse.
It is unclear at first who the Mouse character is and I was confused trying to
figure things out. I wanted to know, and this is what had me reading on with
such enthusiasm.
I think the action really takes place in the second half of
the book, the more I read the more I wanted to find out. I was on the edge of
my seat and loved the twists thrown in as it neared its conclusion.
I enjoyed the characters, they are well written and
interesting, I wouldn’t say they are likeable although my alliances changed throughout.
Dealing with some deep issues; death, grief, suicide – The Other
Mrs is quite the roller coaster and I recommend this read for thriller fans.
She tried to run, but she can’t escape the other Mrs.
Sadie and Will Foust have only just moved their family from bustling Chicago to small-town Maine when their neighbour Morgan Baines is found dead in her home. The murder rocks their tiny coastal island, but no one is more shaken than Sadie.
But it’s not just Morgan’s death that has Sadie on edge. And as the eyes of suspicion turn toward the new family in town, Sadie is drawn deeper into the mystery of what really happened that dark and deadly night. But Sadie must be careful, for the more she discovers about Mrs. Baines, the more she begins to realize just how much she has to lose if the truth ever comes to light.
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