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The Pilot's Wife
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Book Brief
304
Novel • Fiction
New England • 1990s
1998
Adult
18+ years
760L
Super Short Summary
In The Pilot’s Wife by Anita Shreve, Kathryn Lyons, a teacher from Fortune’s Rocks, New Hampshire, is shattered when her pilot husband, Jack, dies in a plane crash. As she uncovers his secret life, Kathryn's journey for the truth takes her from New Hampshire to London and Ireland, forcing her to reassess their relationship and face surprising revelations, including espionage and infidelity.
Melancholic
Mysterious
Emotional
Contemplative
Dark
Reviews & Readership
103,959 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
Readers appreciate The Pilot's Wife by Anita Shreve for its intense emotional depth and gripping narrative. The exploration of grief and betrayal resonates strongly. However, some find the plot twists predictable and the pacing uneven. Overall, it’s regarded as a compelling, though sometimes flawed, reading experience. MLA
Who Should Read The Pilot's Wife?
Readers who appreciate complex emotional narratives, introspective character development, and mysteries unraveled through personal discovery will enjoy The Pilot's Wife. Fans of novels like The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold and The Weight of Water by Anita Shreve herself will find this book compelling and resonant.
103,959 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
304
Novel • Fiction
New England • 1990s
1998
Adult
18+ years
760L
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