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The Doctor's Wife is a complex and beautifully-written novel that deals with some tough subject matter. I've read a lot of reviews that complained about the story as having an "agenda" which is unfortunate because it deals quite graphically with a painful reality in our society - violence in the name of righteousness. Specifically violence against women's health clinics where abortions are performed.
The four main characters in the story are complex and interesting people although I have to say t ...more
The four main characters in the story are complex and interesting people although I have to say t ...more
Mar 06, 2014
Deedee
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it was ok
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Well told tale about people that the author views as heroes -- the plot is heavily weighted towards the end of the novel to reflect the author's political viewpoint, which is annoying if the reader does not agree with it. The viewpoint: (view spoiler).
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Saving unborn babies serves as a backdrop for extramarital affairs. Could have been better.
Apr 05, 2015
Stacey
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Sep 17, 2017
Ashley
marked it as to-read
