Comments on: Review: A Reliable Wife

By: Kim

Kim — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:52:09 +0000

Most other reviews have said they love the writing. I just didn’t — too pushy, or something like that. The plot twist didn’t bother me so much, although it seemed pretty over the top, I think. It’s been awhile since I read the book so I can’t exactly remember either

By: Jena

Jena — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:29:18 +0000

I didn’t really like this one either! Mostly because I felt cheated by that plot twist. http://musebookreviews.blogspot.com/2009/04/reliable-wife-by-robert-goolrick.html

My review says the writing was fantastic, but it’s a few months later and I don’t remember much about the writing.

By: Kim

Kim — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:39:02 +0000

I do too. I tend to get very high expectations, so all the good reviews made me want to read this book. Amy’s review, in particular, was the one that convinced me. I’m glad this helped with your opinion, and I hope you enjoy the book!

By: Kim

Kim — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:37:43 +0000

Thanks for your comment.

By: Kim

Kim — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:37:31 +0000

Yes, that is exactly what I was thinking as I read the book. He did no showing and all telling, which is a major pet peeve of mine.

By: Kim

Kim — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:37:06 +0000

Yes, it is very much a soap opera. Although, I tend to like some soap opera-y books, ie Joyce Carol Oates, so it’s a little odd this one didn’t do it for me. I guess JCO reminds me more of Lifetime moviea, which are usually melodramatic but not trashy. This one seemed more trashy, so that might be why I didn’t like it as much.

By: Kim

Kim — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:35:50 +0000

I’d check out other reviews before making a decision. These were my personal beefs, but a lot of people really loved the writing style. It’s a good story, for the most part, I just couldn’t get into it.

By: Kim

Kim — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:35:11 +0000

I enjoyed some parts, but overall it wasn’t my favorite book. I can see why some people would like it, but I just found reading it to feel slow.

By: kay

kay — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 05:39:12 +0000

Great review! You know, I always enjoy reading an opposite opinion : when I read only great reviews of a book, I get my expectations too high and usually end up disappointed. I still want to read this one though, but now I have a better idea of what’s waiting for me!

By: sara

sara — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:09:13 +0000

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