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Three Women

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2019

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Lisa Taddeo

Three Women

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Biography • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Three Women by Lisa Taddeo is a nonfiction exploration of female sexuality and desire, following the lives of Maggie, Lina, and Sloane. Lina, an unhappily married woman, engages in an affair to fulfill her unmet needs; Maggie, traumatized by a past relationship with a teacher, continues to grapple with its aftermath; and Sloane partakes in her husband's voyeuristic fantasies, seeking fulfillment but feeling disempowered. The book addresses themes of sexual assault, suicidal ideation, and sex with minors.

Emotional

Mysterious

Challenging

Bittersweet

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

3.9

174,637 ratings

62%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Lisa Taddeo's Three Women delves into the raw and intimate lives of three women, exploring their desires and complexities. Reviewers praise its captivating narrative and emotional depth. However, some critique its voyeuristic approach and lack of diverse perspectives. Overall, it's a powerful yet controversial examination of female sexuality.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Three Women?

Readers who relish in-depth explorations of female sexuality and complex emotional landscapes will appreciate Three Women by Lisa Taddeo. Fans of Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert and The Secret History by Donna Tartt will find the intimate narratives and rich, lyrical prose captivating.

3.9

174,637 ratings

62%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Character List

Lina

A 32-year-old woman from a small town in Indiana who grapples with feelings of restlessness and lack of affection in her marriage, leading her to reconnect with a past love.

A 23-year-old woman from Fargo, North Dakota, whose high school alleged affair with a teacher becomes a pivotal story highlighting societal challenges of credibility and justice for women.

A 42-year-old successful restaurateur from Newport, Rhode Island, who navigates complex sexual dynamics within her marriage and faces judgment from others despite her perceived power and privilege.

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Biography • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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