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Good Little Wives
by
Abby Drake
While their husbands are out making money, making deals, and making . . . whatever, the trophy wives of New Falls are slipping not so quietly into middle age. Lauren, Bridget, Dana, and Caroline pretend to each other that their only problems are parties, plastic surgery, and which Mikimotos to buy. But behind the closed doors of their gracious homes there are broken hearts...more
Paperback, 304 pages
Published
August 28th 2007
by William Morrow Paperbacks
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Well, when I picked it up, I figured it would be mindless fluff, so I was not disappointed. It was exactly that. It was 'Desperate Houswives' set to print...but without the humor. It was purely mindless reading, which, at times, can be good. Given that this was the week back to work after nearly two weeks off, I didn't want to think too hard when I was reading, so it hit the spot. But, I definitely will not be reading it again.
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What a piece of garbage book. It's like a soap opera for the suburban rich with no scruples or reality. Of course, that didn't stop me from reading it to see what all the secrets were- but seriously what a waste.
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This was a wickedly fun novel. I liked the main character Lauren the best. She realized in the end how in love she really was with her husband. It took her a little bit, but that's the problem when you've been with someone a long time, not taking advantage. I liked that they both realized that there was still a love there. The mystery was really fun, and in the end I was actually surprised. I thought Bridgit was a little trite, and kept focusing on yesterday instead of what she had in front of h...more
I really enjoyed reading this book, as it was something more than I'd hoped. I thought it was just going to be affairs and social snobbery, but when I actually started reading it and there was a murder mystery to be had, I was pleasantly surprised. The twists of the plot were somewhat unexpected and it was an interesting peek into the secret lives of the privileged that many of us... less affluent folks don't really get to consider.
Good Little Wives is a page-turner that leaves you wondering up...more
Good Little Wives is a page-turner that leaves you wondering up...more
I picked it up when i was stranded for a few hours in a rural town. I wanted a light read and that's exactly what i got. Overall it wasn't bad, i enjoyed reading it and it definitely passed some time. The only issue i had with it is that everyone seemed to have a secret and not just a small one. I rolled my eyes quite a few times when a new secret was revealed. A quick, easy and entertaining read.
This book was given to me by a fellow teacher. She was packing her class and said, "Here, wanna read this?" I thought sure. It was very light reading and a little on the trashy side. Ok, a lot on the trashy side. Think 'Desperate Housewives". It had every type of marital indiscretion you can think of. It was also a murder mystery so I had to finish reading it to find out "whodunnit".
This book was just plain fun! I enjoyed the social stature of all the women and how they all played against each other. They were all so different and yet so alike. The character of Dana was the decent one and she held the storyline together in trying to find out who killed Vincent DeLano. I did not expect the killer's identity and it played out nicely. Like I said, just good fun. I plan on buying her other books as well.
I had high hopes for this book. There were many characters introduced at once! I didn't hate it but it didn't have me hooked either. I'm reading her next one "Perfect Little Ladies". Hopefully, this one will be a little more interesting and easier to follow.
I found this in the $2.00 bin at Big Lots; the weatherman had predicted rain and lots of it. The house was clean,the skies were grey so I put on the kettle and tucked into this book. This turned out to be just the bit of fluff one wants occasionaly! The ending came as a bit of a surprise - quite fun for a 'day read'.
As many other reviewers have stated, this was a quick, easy read that seemed a lot like an episode of "Desperate Housewives." I found it in the bargain section at B&N and thought it would be fun spring-break reading. It was entertaining but forgettable.
This was a great mystery book that took place in the high society of New Falls, NY. I defiantly did not guess the ending. Once I got passed the first few “background” chapters, I couldn’t put it done. Great read.
It was definitely fluff material. Honestly, more boring than anything. There were entirely too many people to keep track of. I only finished it to find out who the blackmailer was.
A harmless bit of fluff. It was entertaining without having making me think too much. But I actually did have a hard time figuring out who the murderer was. I never did get it right.
A quick read with an unexpected murder mystery. There was nothing earth shattering, but did have a few unexpected twists. The ending wrapped up a little too quickly and cleanly though.
this book is almost good enough for a beach or pool read, but so mind-numbing i purposely left it on the nyc subway. i just can't do it... frustratingly bad. hope someone else can enjoy.
Meh. Entertaining enough. The author waited until almost the last page to reveal whodunnit. I think it would have been better to reveal that a tad earlier and then give more of the aftermath.
Did NOT expect to like this one ... but it was a total kick. Kind of a soap opera - murder mystery combo. Very easy read and actually really entertaining.
I loved loved all the scandalous twists and turns in this book!!! I would have never predicted the ending either. AWESOME!
Not bad, but not one of the best I've read. I won't be searching for another book by this author unless I'm totally out of ideas.
It started off like it was going to be a fun, dishy read, but it started to get mundane and cliched after awhile. Why did I keep reading it, you ask? Because it was a quick read and I was behind in my book-reading challenge, that's why.
Not great....I almost abandoned it after the first couple chapters. I forced myself to stick it out thinking it was going to get better. It didn't. :(
Another quick read- got a whole bunch of books from a garage sale, this was one.
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If you're a fan of Desperate Housewives, you'll love this book!!!
Good "by the pool" read. Interesting until the end.
The mystery keeps you turning the pages. An easy read.
It was like reading an episode of desperate housewives.
quick light read--did not like really any of the characters
I really enjoyed this book...it was a fun one!
Easy read, to many characters, predictable
What an intricately crafted, tangled web this weaves!
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