You know what? As I read more I’m beginning to refine my preferences for fiction. I discovered that I do not like psychological thrillers that involve estranged couples. That being said, it’s not to say “The Wife Between Us” is a bad book. It's just that I can't stand it when character(s) in the book did a lot of weeping and crying. I should have known to expect that with a book title like this.
Why did I read this one? It's yet another marketing success (another discovery — I am easily swayed by marketing campaigns!). I had been seeing this book and its cover in a lot of places. The synopsis at the back also helped. Who wouldn't want to read a book where “nothing is what it seems”? Who wouldn't want to have their minds twisted once or twice or thrice too many?
The book is divided into three parts. The first part is creatively written to tell the story of Nellie that's going to be married to the best man in the world and the narrator of the story who was the seemingly jealous wife. The authors tried to depict the psychological torments of a broken marriage and for the most part succeeded. All those crying scenes are located here. It can start to drag after a while but thankfully, before long, the authors give you your first jolt and Part Two begins.
If you survive Part One, the rest of the book would most likely propel you to read on until the end. However, if you can’t bring yourself to get past the first few chapters, this book will likely spend the rest of its life collecting dust on your shelves until you dump or donate it.
Who is this book for?
If you're an avid reader of the thriller genre you might catch on some of the twists early while still get caught on one or two because this book has way too many twists as though it’s written for the sole purpose of twisting. You might just like it.
If you're an amateur there is a likelihood that you might catch on as the authors drop more hints. You will like it.
If you're a beginner that’s starting on your journey of the thriller genre, this is a good start for you.
This book is NOT for:
People who doesn’t want to waste time reading fiction.
People who can’t stand characters with too much crying though you might still enjoy it if you get past the first part.
People who are looking for lots of blood and gore.
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