Please try your request again later. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 17, 2017. Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2019, Starts off like a murder mystery...ends like a lifetime movie, Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2015. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Best avoided. His poor third wife just seemed to be forgotten. This item cannot be shipped to your selected delivery location. Adrian came across as immature, a perpetual ladies man and manipulator. I had high hopes for this book and I had saved it for a time when I was free for a few days to devour it. This story was too melodramatic. Best avoided. I will keep reading books by Lisa Jewell as I don't think this a true reflection of her usual standard but I won't recommend this one. Get a FREE e-book by joining our mailing list today! The whole thing gets tedious and stupid with various pointless plot twists to try and keep the story going. Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2017. “Like Liane Moriarty, she manages the perfect blend of women’s fiction and nail-biting suspense,” hails Booklist. Having gave 5 stars to Lisa Jewell's other book 'I Found You' I was really looking forward to reading this 'The Third Wife'. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. ", Praise for The House We Grew Up In “Clever, intelligent, and believable on a subject few of us really understand. Adrian taking the blame for sending dozens of belligerent, illegal e-mails harassing and threatening his wife was crazy and enabling behavior considering who was at fault. © 2020 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved. Lisa Jewell lays down piece after piece of mosaic, revealing the heart of the Bird family, filled in equal measure with love and loss. I have read three of Jewel’s books prior to this one (and am currently reading another- before I met you ). It's like a snowball effect and at the end it's like wow..... How can one man be so clueless? For fans of Liane Moriarty and Jojo Moyes comes a riveting family drama with a dark mystery at its core, from the internationally bestselling author of The House We Grew Up In.In the early hours of a summer morning, a young woman steps into the path of an oncoming bus. Adrian always seemed to say the right thing at the right time to all his kids and ex-wives and while his intentions were good, most of the time I thought he sounded too rehearsed. The end was terrible, even after finding out that his kids were sending the emails he took the blame and let them walk all over him. Lisa Jewell has tried to write about an interesting subject, Married people who get bored with their Partners and move onto another marriage. This novel was an interesting portrait of a man who falls in love, marries, has children, and then leaves for greener pastures. In The Third Wife, the husband naively thinks that everyone is fine with his decision to move on and start another family, not realizing how disappointing his behavior is to his children. Excellent definition of the many characters. And of course what can happen when communication is non existent. Spoilers: He seemed to be a collector of wives and families and just wanted to jump from one family to the next, but also keeping everyone close by. The sainted Maya, the third Wife of the story, is irritating beyond words and the previous two Wives are one dimensional and dull. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. The story line was there but it took so long to reveal important details to keep me interested. The Third Wife is “an emotionally intelligent, brilliantly plotted, and beautifully written examination of a very modern family that will keep you gripped to the end” (London Daily Mail). Realistic. Things get out of hand and those he truly loves suffer most. The whole thing gets tedious and stupid with various pointless plot twists to try and keep the story going. They know he loves them, but, if he does, why isn't he satisfied with what he has? Was it an accident? I loved the first three I read especially “then she was gone” and “watching you“. Weak Characters...Especially the husband. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Read more. As much as the main character Adrian is believable in that aspect he is also extremely unlikable so it is difficult to relate to him in any way. I'm afraid to say it made me neglect both my children and my husband. Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2020. Nor did they appreciate the efforts that the third wife was making to keep everybody happy. A man has recently married his third wife and is initially successful in believing that his children from both previous marriages are all on board and even happy for him. At the center of this puzzle is Adrian Wolfe, a successful architect and grief-stricken widower, who, a year after his third wife’s death, begins to investigate the cause. I love how she has grown as a writer and moved into this genre taking with her, her many loyal readers. For fans of Liane Moriarty and Jojo Moyes comes a riveting family drama with a dark mystery at its core, from the internationally bestselling author of The House We Grew Up In.In the early hours of a summer morning, a young woman steps into the path of an oncoming bus. By clicking 'Sign me up' I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the privacy policy and terms of use. The divorces from his two previous wives had been amicable, or so it seemed; his children, all five of them, were resilient as ever, or so he thought. Lisa Jewell is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of eighteen novels, including The Family Upstairs and Then She Was Gone, as well as Watching You and I Found You. It fell so flat. A tragic accident? Plus, receive recommendations for your next Book Club read. The sainted Maya, the third Wife of the story, is irritating beyond words and the previous two Wives are one dimensional and dull. I really liked this book. If this is your first Jewel’s book and you disliked this book, don’t let it impact your opinion of the author- her other work is better. Hearing how all members of the family dealt with their traumas kept me glued. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 16, 2018. but that was not what bothered me the most - the worst is that the story is really empty and to add insult to injury the characters are not likable at all (none of them). Praise for The Third Wife: “Lisa Jewell presents us with yet another emotionally intelligent, brilliantly plotted and beautifully written examination of a very modern family that will keep you gripped to the end.... Take this to the beach, or indeed anywhere — I promise you won’t regret it.”, “Jewell's last few novels have been a revelation—emotionally sophisticated and complex—and this latest, which gradually rewrites the history of a 'perfect' family, is a fine follow-up.... Taut pacing and complicated characters shape this rich examination of the modern family.”, “Jewell excels at juggling multiple perspectives to slowly peel back the layers of supposed domestic bliss. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. It's an interesting study of modern relationships. But something, or someone, must have pushed Maya over the edge. Read 1,569 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. With psychological nuance that gets into the heart of its characters, The Third Wife is a gripping story about a man seeking the truth behind his seemingly perfect marriage and the broken pieces left behind. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. The Third Wife is “an emotionally intelligent, brilliantly plotted, and beautifully written examination of a very modern family that will keep you gripped to the end” (London Daily Mail). Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 5, 2017. Free eBook offer available to NEW US subscribers only. I have enjoyed her other books but this one left me annoyed at wasting my time. Chick Lit, Contemporary, Fiction, Mystery, Suspense, Womens Fiction. Fans of Liane Moriarty and Jojo Moyes will be captivated by this riveting family drama with a dark mystery at its core, from the. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. I am disappointed. I really enjoyed this book. Readers of Donna Tartt and Tana French will recognize Jewell’s pacing for what it is: essential.”, "The Third Wife explores complicated family dynamics in a genuine way that is witty yet realistically nuanced. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Offer redeemable at Simon & Schuster's ebook fulfillment partner. There was a problem loading your book clubs. It centres on a man who has had three wives, one after the other, and has managed to establish a Mormon style of life where everybody gets on well and goes on holiday together. I have been a fan of Lisa Jewell since reading 'Ralph's Party' many moons ago. So easy to read. The whole story seemed like something from a Lifetime movie of the week. Atria Books; Reprint edition (February 23, 2016), Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2018. A tragic accident? It's only when his third wife dies in ambiguous circumstances that he begins to realise that none of his wives or children are that keen on his extended family. Like Liane Moriarty, she manages the perfect blend of women’s fiction and nail-biting suspense, throwing enough red herrings in the reader’s path to keep the pages turning.”, “A great choice for readers seeking a mystery with a blended family twist.”, “...reminded us of Liane Moriarty's Big Little Lies.”, “The Third Wife is a summer gem.

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