The Wrong Mother
The Wrong Mother
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Brief
448
Novel • Fiction
England • 2000s
2009
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Sophie Hannah's psychological suspense novel The Wrong Mother, young wife and mother Sally Thorning, who has grown weary of parenthood, is shocked to discover that a man she had an affair with, Mark Bretherick, is not who he claimed to be when news breaks that his wife, Geraldine, has killed herself and their daughter. As Sally tries to unravel the truth, she fears for her own life. Sensitive topics include murder-suicide and infidelity.
Suspenseful
Dark
Mysterious
Unnerving
Reviews & Readership
9,858 ratings
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Review Roundup
Reviews of The Wrong Mother by Sophie Hannah highlight its compelling psychological tension and intricate plotting. Readers appreciated the complex characters and unexpected twists. However, some criticized the convoluted narrative and occasional implausibility. Overall, it's praised for its gripping suspense but noted for potential reader confusion.
Who Should Read The Wrong Mother?
A reader who would enjoy The Wrong Mother by Sophie Hannah appreciates psychological thrillers with intricate plotting and deep character studies. Fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Tana French's In the Woods will be drawn to its suspenseful, twist-filled narrative and exploration of dark themes.
9,858 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
448
Novel • Fiction
England • 2000s
2009
Adult
18+ years
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