Take a peek beyond the perfectly-manicured lawns of Hunting Ridge. For four wives who live there, all is not as it seems…
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Aug 06, 2011
Nikole
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When the first novel by Wendy Walker arrived in my mailbox, I couldn’t help but cringe when I saw the cover. I wondered why I agreed to review it, and just hoped that I’d make it through the novel.
The first chapter didn’t seem too promising, but I continued to read and soon found myself throughly invested in the lives of the four wives. I looked forward to see how each of their stories would turn out, and was surprised by how each of their stories ended.
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The first chapter didn’t seem too promising, but I continued to read and soon found myself throughly invested in the lives of the four wives. I looked forward to see how each of their stories would turn out, and was surprised by how each of their stories ended.
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Dec 01, 2008
Jlawton
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The first half of the book was intriguing. The super short chapters made the stories fly by and reminded me of the style of Dan Brown. However, I felt the story became too trite. Maybe I have been reading too many female thirty something stories lately. The lawyers case defineatly gave me perspective on true love and the personal sacrafices that some individuals are willing to make. I don't know if I would be able to keep that kind of a secret for so long. It also reminded me of a CDI epis
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May 30, 2009
Ruth
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I figured this would be light chick-lit about four women whose lives were intertwined. While I was right about the intertwined lives, it was not light reading; it was a dark book in a lot of ways. Who are the four wives?
Marie used to work at a major law firm in New York. Now she has a part-time divorce practice in the suburbs and specializes in representing fathers in custody disputes. Her husband is an attorney also, but he hates his job and is spending more and more time on t More...
Marie used to work at a major law firm in New York. Now she has a part-time divorce practice in the suburbs and specializes in representing fathers in custody disputes. Her husband is an attorney also, but he hates his job and is spending more and more time on t More...
Feb 04, 2008
Sabrina
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Trade paperback ARC.
Wendy Walker’s debut novel about the secret desires and discontent within well-to-do Hunting Ridge is a story of awakening and resolution. Four Wives explores the uncertainty and frustration that accompanies a stagnant marriage after children and responsibilities take precedence over romance. As the storylines of each friend, neighbor and colleague intertwine, each woman recognizes personal challenges that must be overcome.
Janie Kirk is the key antagon More...
Wendy Walker’s debut novel about the secret desires and discontent within well-to-do Hunting Ridge is a story of awakening and resolution. Four Wives explores the uncertainty and frustration that accompanies a stagnant marriage after children and responsibilities take precedence over romance. As the storylines of each friend, neighbor and colleague intertwine, each woman recognizes personal challenges that must be overcome.
Janie Kirk is the key antagon More...
Jan 13, 2008
Sarah
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Four Wives, the debut novel by Wendy Walker hits bookstores next month. I was fortunate enough to be offered an advanced reading copy for review. I don't normally say this in a review but: PRE ORDER YOURS NOW! The book is that good.
Four Wives pokes fun at Ira Levin's Stepford Wives but without the robots. Chapter Thirty is even called "Stepford Wives." But it's more than just a well-written parody about the bedroom communities of the upper middle class. These Stepford wives More...
Four Wives pokes fun at Ira Levin's Stepford Wives but without the robots. Chapter Thirty is even called "Stepford Wives." But it's more than just a well-written parody about the bedroom communities of the upper middle class. These Stepford wives More...
Jul 27, 2010
Angela
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Fabulous account of four distinct housewives in Hunting Ridge, an elite suburban community, where wealth and good looks rule the day.
Love, a child prodigy, hides a secret from her past that leads to a mysterious illness, crippling her body and soul.
Marie, a brash lawyer, struggles to remain professional with a young intern who adores her while her husband plays golf in his free time.
Gayle, a descendant of an old wealth family, copes with her tyrant husband b More...
Love, a child prodigy, hides a secret from her past that leads to a mysterious illness, crippling her body and soul.
Marie, a brash lawyer, struggles to remain professional with a young intern who adores her while her husband plays golf in his free time.
Gayle, a descendant of an old wealth family, copes with her tyrant husband b More...
Dec 27, 2010
Kathy
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So I got this on the bargain table a while ago and have had it on the back burner ever since. I wasn't sure I would really like it as it looked sort of treacly (is that a word?) to me. I actually liked the writing and the interwoven story of four discontent housewives. Some of it was sort of silly, but I liked the voice given to each character and the efforts to make them distinct. An average book for this particular genre.
Mar 03, 2009
Michelle
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Absolutley I loved this book!! I would reccommend for all of us 30 something wives/mothers who feel the spark has left the building this is a story about 4 "real" marriages with real issues and the charaecters are human and deal with things in a human/flawed way
pass this one one to all your friends !! Enjoy
pass this one one to all your friends !! Enjoy
Jul 28, 2011
K
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a beach read; picked it up for free so not worried that it was only ok; it did reinforce my beliefs that marriage/long term relationships aren't going to work out no matter what.
Jun 18, 2009
Lesley
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Funny and sad story about the lives of 4 women. Author lives in New Canaan, CT so I couldn't help but think the story was based on or at least influenced by her life here.
Feb 28, 2010
Judy
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Light read. good beach book. I am at the been there done that stage of this type young wife books.
Dec 15, 2010
Andrea
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Fairly forgettable book- not believable.
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Jul 15, 2009
Mary Kay
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This tale of four well-to-do suburban wives had its moments but only a few.
Jan 17, 2012
Ashley
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Quick read with a depressing look at suburbia. Being a city dweller myself this book scares the heck outta me as demoonstrating everything I see to avoid in my life. I know marriage is not perfect, but these characters present what I would like to think of as the worse possible outcomes ever! Despite a plot line that I hope most can't relate to, the book is actually a fun weekend read. It is most certainly something you can pick up and put down. It also doesn't require much afterthought. Ch
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Jan 31, 2009
Tbb113
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This was an enjoyable debut novel. I liked the fact that the story focused on all 4 women and their relationships.
Jun 19, 2008
Kristin
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Overall, Four Wives is a good first effort. The characters are well-developed, and the story—though not necessarily original—will keep you interested. All that’s really missing is a touch of wit to take off a bit of the cynical edge.
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Nov 19, 2010
Cliona
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RNNC December book - what a disappointing read!
It was this bad - I had about 20 pages to go and it sat on my bedside locker for 2 nights..........
The characters were poorly developed and even by the end of the book - I could hardly remember who was who.....
It was this bad - I had about 20 pages to go and it sat on my bedside locker for 2 nights..........
The characters were poorly developed and even by the end of the book - I could hardly remember who was who.....
Aug 30, 2008
Brenda
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I never really got into this book. It was a really SLOW read but I want to find out what happened to the characters. In the end what happened was very predictable. The author could have told this story in about half the book.
Jun 24, 2008
I picked up this book because I saw a review in the CT section of the Times about it and it was by a local author. Couldn't get through the book as it was so trite, boring and an utter waste of time. Awful!
Sep 24, 2008
Kristine
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Good book, but slow to start. I liked that it told the story of 4 different women. Glad I finished it. However, it was a bit predictable, i.e. Marie and Randy's kiss.
Feb 20, 2008
Gina
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after the nightmare that was the last memoir i read, i needed an escape in the form of frothy women's fiction. so far so good.
Jun 29, 2008
Jennifer
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OK story, but pretty raunchy. And sad if this is really how suburbanites live...
