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Tuesday, March 17, 2015

The Pocket Wife by Susan Crawford


A dead neighbor, the last one to see her alive, and Dana can't remember anything about that afternoon she spent with Celia.

Did she handle the heavy vase that killed Celia the day she died or does she remember that from when they bought it at a garage sale?  Was Celia alive when she left that afternoon?  Could she have killed her neighbor?

Dana keeps questioning herself about what happened that afternoon and has herself convinced that she did kill Celia.  Dana wishes she could remember.  If this wasn't worry enough with her fragile state and her former mental problems, Dana had to worry about her husband who she knew was having an affair.

The writing style of Susan Crawford is exquisitely descriptive and takes you right into Dana's mind making you wonder along with her just what actually did happen.

For me Dana wasn't likeable. Peter, Dana's husband, is a sneak. Celia even in death is mysterious. Celia's husband, Ronald, seems guilty. So many suspects to choose from. You will go back and forth and be stumped until the end.  Jack the policeman seems to be the only honest and likeable one.

If you enjoy psychological thrillers, a range of unlikeable, but interesting characters, and a book you don't want to put down, THE POCKET WIFE fits the bill. The ending is great.  4/5 

 

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18 comments:

  1. KayMarch 17, 2015 at 6:49 AM

    I'm planning on reading this one soon. Good to hear a bit more about it.

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    1. ElizabethMarch 17, 2015 at 5:40 PM

      It was a good read, Kay.

      Thanks for stopping.

      I hope you get to read it.

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  2. bermudaonionMarch 17, 2015 at 11:24 AM

    This sounds unputdownable! I can't wait to read it.

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    1. ElizabethMarch 17, 2015 at 5:41 PM

      It was very "uputdownable." :)

      Thanks for stopping, Kathy.

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  3. Kathryn TMarch 17, 2015 at 3:40 PM

    Sounds interesting, although I like to like at least a few characters! Jack sounds like he salvages that area though. Great review.

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    1. ElizabethMarch 17, 2015 at 5:42 PM

      LOL on the characters not being likeable. :)

      Yes, Jack was the best.

      Thanks, Kathryn, and thanks for stopping.

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  4. SukoMarch 17, 2015 at 5:55 PM

    Elizabeth, I enjoyed your brief review of this book. It sounds like a book I'd also enjoy reading.

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    1. ElizabethMarch 17, 2015 at 5:57 PM

      It was good.

      Thanks for stopping, Suko. I hope you get to read this book.

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  5. MysticaMarch 17, 2015 at 8:26 PM

    Read and liked this one.

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    1. ElizabethMarch 18, 2015 at 5:19 PM

      Great to hear you enjoyed it too.

      Thanks for stopping, Mystica.

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  6. Lisbeth March 18, 2015 at 5:01 PM

    It is funny how, once you have heard of a book somewhere, it starts popping up all around you. This is such book. It sounds great, I love good endings. Seems to be a must read...one day! Too many books to read for the moment.

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    1. ElizabethMarch 18, 2015 at 5:26 PM

      LOL...for sure.

      The publication date was yesterday. That could be why or that it is so good we all want to talk about it. :)

      I hope you get to read it, Lisbeth.

      Thanks for stopping by.

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  7. Yvonne @ Fiction Books ReviewsMarch 19, 2015 at 1:58 AM

    Hi Elizabeth,

    I love a good psychological thriller and had already added this one to my 'Want To Read' list, so it's great that one - no two, sorry Mystica - of my trusted blogging friends, have already enjoyed it so much :)

    Thanks for sharing your thoughts, nice review as always.

    Yvonne.

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    1. ElizabethMarch 19, 2015 at 7:35 AM

      Thanks, Yvonne. So nice to hear when folks like my review.

      I think you will enjoy the book, Yvonne.

      Thanks for stopping.

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  8. Sheila (Bookjourney)March 19, 2015 at 5:42 PM

    This is one I am looking forward to reading.

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    1. ElizabethMarch 19, 2015 at 6:12 PM

      I really think you will like the book, Sheila.

      Thanks for stopping, Sheila.

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  9. Amy @ My Friend AmyMarch 20, 2015 at 1:15 AM

    so glad you enjoyed this one too!

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