I was excited then, to discover that the silent wife had been released. Harrison was the author of four books of nonfiction. Karin slaughter is one of the best writers in this genre. A georgia prison inmates offer to unmask a phonesmuggling operation in return for reopening his pedophilia conviction leads slaughters regulars into an eightyearold case that strikes all too close to home. A harrisons the silent wife is a clean, understated thriller npr. That said, if you do like psychological thrillers and are not nitpicky about your books, this is a quick and fun read overall. Much is at stake, including the affluent life they lead in their beautiful waterfront condo in chicago, as she the killer and he the victim rush haplessly toward the main event.
This study guide consists of approximately 42 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the silent wife. The silent wife, her debut novel, was published to critical acclaim, has been translated into twentyseven languages, and has sold more than 750,000 copies worldwide. Org you cant blame the publishers of the silent wife for hyping it as the new gone girl. The silent wife by kerry fisher discussion questions. Author karin slaughter answers our questions about her new. The autopsy of the exhumed victim is taking place, and we are suddenly past the denouement and in a discussion with another victim. Jodi and todd are at a bad place in their marriage.
Then one day she discovers a letter in the attic which reveals a shocking secret about nicos first wife caitlin. The observer a hardhitting, fastmoving slicing wow of a book. Listen to my discussion of this book on the most read books podcast, ep. It is about an italian family in which the two brothers, massimo and nico, and their. Harrison because it was suggested that i would like this book if i liked gone girl. A few days later, they were together again, this time on a date. Kidman will play jodi, a dedicated wife who, despite her husband. The silent wife by kerry fisher single mother ahoy. Leif engers peace like a river is a novel about family and faith. I do most of my audiobooks while im driving around, so my mind can wander in and out with nonfiction a bit easier. Why do you think jodi looks the other way when todd gets involved with other women. Some of these questions are found on line at st martins press, others are created for our bookies discussion. Book club questions for the silent patient by alex. Jun 23, 2019 maggie is married to massimos brother nico and lives with him and her troubled stepdaughter.
Checking out the fingerprint analysis, most of our indicators appear in the strong writing category, followed by word choice and then repetition. The silent wife by kerry fisher was previously titled the secrets of second wives. The only disappointment for me was that lena, once again, escaped unscathed. Silent sister by diane chamberlain discussion questions the following are questions that can be used for book club discussions for silent sister. Jul 01, 2020 the silent wife by karin slaughter is the tenth in the series featuring will trent, and though id say im a slaughter devotee i somehow missed the last one or two.
Literary wives is an online book club that examines the meaning and role of wife in different books that have the word wife in the title. Jun 25, 20 jodi and todd are at a bad place in their marriage. The winemakers wife book by kristin harmel official. For this particular book, this isnt a problem at all. When you have a book that is such a hit as gillian flynns gone girl was last. Told in alternating voices, the silent wife is about a marriage in the throes of dissolution, a couple headed for catastrophe, concessions that cant be made, and promises that wont be kept. Book questions and reading guides discussion guides for book clubs more than 500 printable reading guides for exceptional books. Daryl nesbitt insists to will trent and faith mitchell, of the georgia bureau of investigation, that he was railroaded by grant county detective lena adams and that the sexual images of children on his computer. I reported it to kindle, they credited me the price of the book. The two were caught in a shouting match in the middle of the street.
Each month the book discussion group rates the book that we have read on a scale from 15. The man insists that he was framed by a corrupt law enforcement team led by jeffrey tolliver and that the real culprit is still out there a serial killer who has. Will maggie set the record straight or keep silent to protect those she loves. A gripping emotional page turner with a twist that will phenomenally written and undeniably powerful, kerry fisher has done it yet again.
Jodi brett is a 45yearold psychotherapist who lives in chicago, illinois, with her partner of 20 years, todd. The silent wife by kerry fisher dole whip and books. Will, sara, and faith are called to the state prison to investigate a riot. Starting out on autocrits general fiction comparison setting, the silent wife comes home with a nice summary score of 76. The silent wife is the tale of a longterm relationship gone bad without any possible way to fix it. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. I think im too entrenched in the series to be able to say if this book is good as a standalone. But information provided by the imprisoned man leads gbi to reopen the case for investigation. Much is at stake, including the affluent life they lead in their beautiful waterfront condo in chicago, as she, the killer, and he, the. Harrison about a cheating man and his vengeful partner. This resource offers secondary classroom discussion questions for this novel. Well keep you informed of future discussions and even place a hold on the book for you. Gorgeous doting husband massimo, sweet little son sandro and the perfect home. It highlights the fact that one can never truly know a person.
Mar 08, 2017 a silent wife is a wellwritten novel that brings out the secrets and lies that surround a family and the experiences of being a second wife. The silent wife did that for me and in the most unexpected way i gasped, laughed and cried. If you do, please let me know and feel free to add your own in the comments. Harrison is the author of four books of nonfiction. Here are some questions to consider when discussing the book with your book club members or here with us in the comments below. Sometimes fiction is difficult for me to listen to. Book club discussion questions for the wife upstairs by. I am a new karin slaughter reader and was thrilled to have the opportunity to read her latest. May 21, 2020 ive found that the best book club discussion questions are ones that are openended and that get people to share their personal opinions. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. Interestingly, for long term fans this could almost be badged as a grant county book as jeffrey tolliver, the former chief of grant county police and headliner of that. The perception we may have of someone is sometimes how we want to see them and not a clear reflection of who they truly are.
If you liked the wife between us, for example, you might like this book. Then one day she discovers a letter in the attic which reveals a shocking secret about nicos first wife. A con is filled with righteous indignation about a cop who taught his force to break the law and get away with it. The silent wife is her debut novel and she was at work on a new psychological thriller when she died in 20. Jodi brett and todd gilbert have been together for 20 years but todds infidelity lead to the demise of his relationship with jodi, and, ultimately the end of his life. I couldnt find discussion questions online so i created my own again. Much is at stake, including the affluent life they lead in their beautiful waterfront condo in chicago, as she, the killer, and he, the victim, rush haplessly toward the main event. Flag spoiler alert our book club met last night to discuss the silent wife by a. Will and sara are still stuck in miscommunication about whether they want to move in together, get married, or both. Do you think her and todds relationship would have lasted. Topics about this book topics that mention this book. The silent wife is a boning knife of a novel, sharp and quick.
If youre ready to start a book club, heres 40 of the best book club questions, for fiction and nonfiction alike. Silent sister by diane chamberlain discussion questions. The silent wife the washington post the guardian goodreads book companion jodi and todd are at a bad place in their marriage. Ive found that the best book club discussion questions are ones that are openended and that get people to share their personal opinions. This detailed literature summary also contains quotes and a free quiz on the silent wife by a. Bookmovements reading guide includes discussion questions, plot the silent wife. The protagonist is a young boy named reuben who believes his father performs miracles. The silent wife picks up a few weeks after the last widow left off. The silent wife a few short months are all it will take to make a killer out of her. Much is at stake, including the affluent life they lead in their beautiful waterfront condo in chicago, as she, the killer, and. She knows all of nicos darkest secrets or so she thinks. The glass house girls i loved this book i was riveted throughout. I cant say enough good things about the silent wife. Author karin slaughter answers our questions about her new novel, the silent wife.
Expertly plotted and reminiscent of gone girl and these things hidden, the silent wif e ensnares the reader from page one and does not let go. An inmate claims that he has information about the riot, but will only exchange it if his case is reopened. The silent wife is a disturbing sad and brillant psychological thriller. Publishers weekly on the silent wife as one can only expect from a karin slaughter crime thriller, her latest book the silent wife comes with just the right amount of twists, turns, shocks, surprises and domestic thrill and shrill that will keep longtime fans of her will trent series on their toesand welcome new readers to the party. You can compare all the scores weve uncovered so far by clicking here to see the rest of the series on this blog. It is a tale of sheer brutality, devastating violence, dark. Discuss books with fellow lit lovers in the community. Jun 25, 20 investigating the killing of a prisoner during a riot inside a state penitentiary, gbi investigator will trent is confronted by an inmate who claims he is innocent of a brutal attack for which he has always been the prime suspect. The silent wife by karin slaughter criminal element. Emma b books the silent wife had me engrossed from page one. Conversation starters a psychology college student falls in love with the guy whose car had hit hers. It is the story of two women who are second wives of two brothers in an italian family. Feb 24, 2017 the silent wife is published today 24th february 2017 by bookouture and is available for purchase in e book and paperback here.
This novel explores the psychological issues of second marriages, and the hardships and darker sides of a marriage. The silent wife has the gbi investigating a case that sara lintons husband worked and thought he had the right man in prison. The silent wife ebook by kerry fisher 9781786811264. Although the silent wife is a work of fiction, we have all heard of similar stories in the news and its unsettling to know that we walk amongst such tortured souls. My book club met her the weekend to discuss the wife upstairs by rachel hawkins.
I was excited then, to discover that the silent wife had been released this is the story of a single mother named maggie who marries a widower, the younger brother in a close italian family who seem. Communication is important in this bookdiscuss how the characters communicate, whether its through the things they say, write, draw, or dont say. These two stories in the winemakers wife, set decades apart, intertwine to tell a gripping narrative of love, loss, the tragedy of war, and the hope that comes from the smallest resistance against evil, set against the lush backdrop of northern frances champagne vineyards. The silent wife is the tenth novel in karin slaughters long standing will trent series. A chilling psychological thriller about a marriage, a way of life, and how far one woman will go to keep what is rightfully hers. I personally would suggest starting at the beginning and taking the whole journey its a doozy. It is slow paced and you have to be patient because the author is a perfectionist and takes her time to dig deeply into the characters psyche. Jun 25, 20 a site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy.
Maggie is married to massimos brother nico and lives with him and her troubled stepdaughter. This book is, in many ways, about the importance of boundaries and the consequences of what happens when people on both sides cross boundaries. She is the silent wife prepared to tolerate his philandering to keep things together. This entry further enmeshes her two series, offering the type of suspense story. Boons bookcase another five star read from kerry fisher. The silent wife is the 10th book in karin slaughters will trent series, but such is her skill that its perfectly possible to join the story here. Nicole kidman to star in adrian lynes the silent wife. She lived with her husband, visual artist john massey, in toronto, canada. Looking at our graph, we can see the slowest elements are clustered at the very beginning, and what looks to be the runup to the climax. Oct 29, 2015 nicole kidman is set to star in adrian lynes suspense thriller the silent wife, based on the bestselling book by a. The silent wife is another unequivocal triumph for karin slaughter. Jun 16, 2020 the silent wife is the 10th book in karin slaughters will trent series, but such is her skill that its perfectly possible to join the story here, though be warned, if you do, youll want.
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