38 pages • 1 hour read
Rachel HawkinsThe Wife Upstairs
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Rachel Hawkins’ The Wife Upstairs reimagines a classic Gothic tale with a modern Southern twist, offering a suspenseful and fast-paced narrative. Positive aspects include its engaging plot and well-drawn characters. However, some readers found the twists predictable and characters occasionally unlikable. Overall, it’s a gripping read for thriller enthusiasts.
Who Should Read The Wife Upstairs?
Readers who savor suspenseful modern retellings of classic literature will delight in Rachel Hawkins' The Wife Upstairs. With its Gothic atmosphere and twisty plot, it appeals to fans of Paula Hawkins' The Girl on the Train and Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl. Ideal for those who appreciate psychological thrillers with a nod to Jane Eyre.
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