The Silent Wife

by A. S. A. Harrison

[Lianne]

I received a galley copy of this novel to read in exchange for an honest review.

The Silent Wife was an interesting read. It’s not so much a thriller but it is a psychological drama. It was eerie turning the page and watching as this marriage clinically break down from their respective perspectives (albeit the couple not fully realising it). The prose of the novel also added to the clinical feel of the story.

It was also interesting to see how Jodi and Todd react to the state of their marriage and its dissolution. They're not meant to be necessarily likeable; they have their strengths and faults as individuals. I did find myself disliking Todd despite of this because of his failure to man up to his decisions (though I also felt rather sad for him because he seemed quite stuck (for lack of a better word))). I couldn't quite figure out what to think of Jodi; I felt sorry for her but at the same time there's a void that I can't quite grapple with, which makes her rather terrifying of the two on some level.

My complete review of the title was originally posted at caffeinatedlife.net: http://www.caffeinatedlife.net/blog/2013/07/01/review-the-silent-wife/