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Chandler Baker

The Husbands: A Novel

Chandler BakerFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Chandler Baker

The Husbands

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Austin, Texas • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Husbands by Chandler Baker is a psychological thriller that follows Nora Spangler, an overworked lawyer and pregnant mother, who becomes intrigued by the seemingly perfect marriages in her new neighborhood, Dynasty Ranch, where husbands are unusually supportive. As she delves deeper, she uncovers secrets and faces unexpected moral and ethical dilemmas concerning gender roles and marital equality. The book includes depictions of abuse and domestic violence.

Mysterious

Dark

Suspenseful

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

3.7

41,082 ratings

51%

Loved it

37%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Chandler Baker’s The Husbands is praised for its sharp critique of gender roles and its timely social commentary. Readers appreciate its engaging mystery and compelling protagonist, but some feel the plot twists are predictable. Overall, it’s seen as a thought-provoking and entertaining read, though occasionally heavy-handed in delivery.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Husbands?

The ideal reader for The Husbands by Chandler Baker enjoys contemporary thrillers with a feminist twist, akin to The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood and Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty. These readers appreciate narratives examining gender roles and societal expectations within marriage dynamics.

3.7

41,082 ratings

51%

Loved it

37%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Austin, Texas • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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