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Jan 29, 2019 · 168,494 ratings14,124 reviews. Goodreads Choice Award. Nominee for Best Mystery & Thriller (2019) A twisty, compelling novel about one woman's complicated relationship with her mother-in-law that ends in murder... From the moment Lucy met her husband's mother, Diana, she was kept at arm's length.
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Apr 23, 2019 · BOOK REVIEW. by Lisa Jewell. When Diana, the matriarch of the Goodwin family, unexpectedly dies soon after her beloved husband’s death, suicide seems the logical explanation. But the circumstances of her death quickly point to homicide, and too many family members seem to have motives.
Aug 6, 2019 · The Mother-In-Law is actually billed as a suspense novel, so I started the book expecting a thriller. What I ended up reading is a fantastic and compelling novel about family drama and the complex love that exists between not only mothers and daughters, but all family members.
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From the moment Lucy met her husband’s mother, she knew she wasn’t the wife Diana had envisioned for her perfect son. Exquisitely polite, friendly, and always generous, Diana nonetheless kept Lucy at arm’s length despite her desperate attempts to win her over. And as a pillar in the community, an advocate for female refugees, and a woman happily ma...
I get quite annoyed at thrillers that have people act out badly just because they can. So I very much appreciate when an author focuses on the character development of the main parties involved. When I read this was compared to Big Little Lies byLiane Moriarty, I side-eyed it a bit. I feel as if most books are compared to Big Little Lies are no whe...
I keep these spoiler-free so no worries, I’m not going to give away what happens! But after such rich character development, I thought the reveal of the mystery behind Diana’s death was very weak. First, I saw it coming, which is fine, but I do like when there’s a little more suspense. But I also was disappointed that the author went in that direct...
Apr 22, 2019 · Sally Hepworth’s The Mother-In-Law is a riveting read from start to finish. Unraveling the mystery of Diana and why she is the way she is kept me turning the pages just as much as the desire to know what happened to her and if anyone else was responsible.
Mar 10, 2020 · Reading Group Guide. Discussion Questions. The Mother-in-Law. by Sally Hepworth. 1. In the opening chapter of the novel, Lucy describes feeling a “little niggle” in the pit of her stomach when the police showed up --- a warning of oncoming danger. Are you familiar with the feeling she’s describing? When have you felt it?
by Sally Hepworth. Critics' Opinion: Readers' rating: Published Apr 2019. 352 pages. Genre: Literary Fiction. Publication Information. Rate this book. Buy This Book. About this book. Summary. Book Summary. A twisty, compelling new novel about one woman's complicated relationship with her mother-in-law that ends in death...
