A Reliable Wife
A Reliable Wife
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Brief
336
Novel • Fiction
Wisconsin • 1900s
2009
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
A Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick is a tense psycho-sexual drama set in 1907 Wisconsin, detailing an arranged marriage where deception is central; wealthy Ralph Truitt awaits mail-order bride Catherine Land who plans to poison him for his fortune, while both grapple with dark pasts and unexpected emotions. Themes include trauma, abuse, and violence.
Mysterious
Dark
Suspenseful
Melancholic
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
82,555 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
Robert Goolrick's A Reliable Wife has captivated readers with its dark, atmospheric storytelling and intricate plot. Positive reviews praise its gothic suspense and compelling character development. However, some critics find the pacing uneven and the twists somewhat predictable. Overall, it remains a fascinating, if divisive, read.
Who Should Read A Reliable Wife?
A reader who enjoys psychological thrillers and historical fiction, rich with dark, complex characters and unexpected plot twists, would be captivated by A Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick. Fans of Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn and Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier will likely find this novel engrossing.
82,555 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
336
Novel • Fiction
Wisconsin • 1900s
2009
Adult
18+ years
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