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A review by amanda_reads13
The Second Husband by Kate White
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
2 years ago Emma's first husband was found murdered but the case was never solved. Now they're reopening the investigation and it's leading Emma to discover things she never saw before.
I think a three is generous for this one, there's just so many plot holes and the story branches out into unnecessary places. Emma's not really the most reliable narrator, she goes back and forth between thinking her husband, Tom, is guilty and not. Did he stalk her? Did he murder her first husband? Was he obsessed with her? Is he lying to her?Then she goes and makes very rash and stupid decisions that make her look guilty.
The author definitely wants us to think that Tom killed Derek. Based on how hard the author is pushing us to believe it's him, it's pretty obvious it's not. Once she brings up the fact that the paintings might be a forgery to Kyle and his reaction, it's pretty clear who the killer is. Kyle obviously sold the paintings and was trying to cover it up. Maybe Derek found out and Kyle attacked him out of anger or to keep him quiet.
The ending of this book was incredibly disappointing. You don't really get a resolution at all, you get an idea of one but not really. Who really killed Derek? Who really killed Taylor? How much is Tom actually lying about? There's too many answered questions.
I think a three is generous for this one, there's just so many plot holes and the story branches out into unnecessary places. Emma's not really the most reliable narrator, she goes back and forth between thinking her husband, Tom, is guilty and not. Did he stalk her? Did he murder her first husband? Was he obsessed with her? Is he lying to her?Then she goes and makes very rash and stupid decisions that make her look guilty.
The author definitely wants us to think
The ending of this book was incredibly disappointing. You don't really get a resolution at all, you get an idea of one but not really. Who really killed Derek? Who really killed Taylor? How much is Tom actually lying about? There's too many answered questions.
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, and Murder