Helpful Score: 2
I made the mistake of starting this book when I went to bed on Friday night. By 3:30 AM, I realized that there was no way I'd finish it in one sitting (or one lying, in this case) so overslept the next day. The book consumed my weekend, until I finally finished it Sunday night at 1:30 AM and was very sleepy at work today.
The Silent Wife is a treasure for long time readers of Karin Slaughter. Will and Sara are investigating a serial killer with ties to Sara's past. Sara's deceased husband Jeffrey thought he had put the right man behind bars, but when the killings resume Sara is forced to consider that Jeffrey was wrong. The renewed focus on Jeffrey makes Will question Sara's feelings for him, and he must try to navigate how to have a healthy relationship while chasing a brutal killer.
Some of the chapters in "The Silent Wife" take place in the past, and focus on Jeffrey's investigation of the early murders. At that time, Jeffrey and Sara are divorced after she caught him cheating. They must work together, though Sara's grief and anger are still very raw. It was wonderful to revisit the characters from the Grant County books.... even Lena.
I imagine that this book would be enjoyable to someone new to Karin Slaughter's work because her trademarks of relentless suspense, a smart mystery, and a truly frightening killer are all here. However, it will be more of a reward to loyal readers who have become fond of these characters over the years. In her afterward (which you should NOT read before reading the novel!), it is clear that the author loves her characters and realizes her readers do as well. This book feels like a gift to those loyal fans.
The Silent Wife is a treasure for long time readers of Karin Slaughter. Will and Sara are investigating a serial killer with ties to Sara's past. Sara's deceased husband Jeffrey thought he had put the right man behind bars, but when the killings resume Sara is forced to consider that Jeffrey was wrong. The renewed focus on Jeffrey makes Will question Sara's feelings for him, and he must try to navigate how to have a healthy relationship while chasing a brutal killer.
Some of the chapters in "The Silent Wife" take place in the past, and focus on Jeffrey's investigation of the early murders. At that time, Jeffrey and Sara are divorced after she caught him cheating. They must work together, though Sara's grief and anger are still very raw. It was wonderful to revisit the characters from the Grant County books.... even Lena.
I imagine that this book would be enjoyable to someone new to Karin Slaughter's work because her trademarks of relentless suspense, a smart mystery, and a truly frightening killer are all here. However, it will be more of a reward to loyal readers who have become fond of these characters over the years. In her afterward (which you should NOT read before reading the novel!), it is clear that the author loves her characters and realizes her readers do as well. This book feels like a gift to those loyal fans.
