50 pages • 1 hour read
352
Novel • Fiction
Melbourne, Australia • Contemporary
2019
Adult
18+ years
The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth chronicles Lucy Goodwin’s struggle to uncover the truth behind the sudden death of her mother-in-law, Diana Goodwin. Through multiple narrators and flashbacks, this crime thriller explores themes of motherhood, family dynamics, and self-discovery. As Lucy digs deeper, she must navigate the complex relationships within the wealthy Goodwin family while grappling with her own identity. This book depicts murder and discusses death by suicide.
Mysterious
Emotional
Suspenseful
Melancholic
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The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth engages readers with its compelling, character-driven narrative and well-crafted suspense. Praise centers on its intricate family dynamics and relatable, evolving characters. Some critique its pacing and predictability. Overall, it’s captivating for those who enjoy emotional, layered domestic thrillers.
Readers who enjoy The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth typically appreciate domestic thrillers with intricate family dynamics, suspense, and emotional depth. Fans of Liane Moriarty’s Big Little Lies and B.A. Paris’s Behind Closed Doors would find this novel particularly compelling.
218,184 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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352
Novel • Fiction
Melbourne, Australia • Contemporary
2019
Adult
18+ years
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