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The Wives
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Book Brief
336
Novel • Fiction
Seattle, Washington • Contemporary
2019
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Wives by Tarryn Fisher is a mystery/thriller novel that follows Thursday, who suspects her husband, Seth, has two other wives. She investigates these women, discovering unsettling truths about their relationships and Seth’s behavior. Thursday’s attempts to help the other wives lead her to question her own reality and confrontations that end in violence. The novel includes depictions of abuse, mental illness, and miscarriage.
Mysterious
Dark
Suspenseful
Unnerving
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Tarryn Fisher's The Wives is a psychological thriller that has captivated readers with its gripping, unpredictable plot and complex characters. Praise highlights its intense suspense and bold narrative choices. Criticism includes some readers finding the twist implausible and certain character actions difficult to understand. Overall, it's a compelling but polarizing read.
Who Should Read The Wives?
Fans of unpredictable psychological thrillers and domestic dramas will be captivated by Tarryn Fisher's The Wives. Ideal for readers who enjoyed Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl or A.J. Finn's The Woman in the Window, this novel blends suspense and twisted revelations, keeping readers on edge until the final page.
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Seth Ellington
Seth Ellington
A contractor who travels between Seattle and Portland and has complex relationships with multiple women. He is central to the novel's unfolding mystery and drama.
Regina Coele
Regina Coele
A lawyer residing in Portland who was once married to Seth. Known initially as "Tuesday," she has an ongoing complicated relationship with him.
Hannah Ovark
Hannah Ovark
Seth’s current wife during the events of the novel, living in Portland and working as a freelance photographer. She becomes a significant figure in the protagonist's exploration for understanding.
336
Novel • Fiction
Seattle, Washington • Contemporary
2019
Adult
18+ years
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