The Perfect Widow
Written by A.M. Castle
Narrated by Imogen Church and Rebecca Courtney
4/5
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About this audiobook
Louise Bridges has the perfect life.
A loving husband, Patrick. Two adorable children. A comfortable home.
So when PC Becca Holt arrives to break the news that Patrick has been killed in an accident, she thinks Louise’s perfect world is about to collapse around her.
But Louise doesn’t react in the way Becca would expect her to on hearing of her husband’s death. And there are only three plates set out for dinner, as if Louise already knew Patrick wouldn’t be home that night…
The more Becca digs, the more secrets she uncovers in the Bridges’ marriage – and the more she wonders just how far Louise would go to get what she wants…
Is Louise a loving wife – or a cold-hearted killer?
Readers LOVE The Perfect Widow!‘LOVED this book! Fantastic read! I couldn't put it down.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars
‘Drew me in from the start and just got better and better.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars
‘Excellent twists… A gripping novel with brilliantly drawn characters and an ending I won't forget in a hurry. I can't wait to read more from this author!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars
‘I couldn’t put it down. I think it is one of the best of this genre that I have read. The writing is excellent, with vivid descriptions, a painfully good understanding of human nature, and a sharp sense of humor.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars
‘What a story. I read it in a day… You won’t be able to stop reading.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars
‘I really enjoyed it and looked forward to reading it when I wasn’t!!!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars
‘What a great book. Would definitely recommend it.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars
A.M. Castle
Before turning to crime, A.M. Castle had a long career as a feature writer on national newspapers including the Daily Express, The Times and The Daily Telegraph. She grew up in south London and, after a stint in Brussels, she is back where she belongs. As well as writing psychological thrillers, she also writes cosy mysteries as Alice Castle.
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- Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5Not even the narration could save this one. Every part of this book desperately needed editing - from the extended breathy reading to the needless frivolous chapters about both main characters. Tropes about the beautiful and the not so beautiful drag on and there are excessive digs about the officer, Becca, ‘chomping’ on candy and donuts and milkshakes that are beyond cringeworthy and downright cruel.
There really isn’t one redeeming thing I can say about this book. Run!!!!!2 people found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I absolutely love Louise and wished I had been like her when my kids dad divorced me but he is married to a woman who has admitted to trying to poison her 3rd or 4th husband. He's her 5th and she is his 3rd wife. I live in hope.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Excellent really enjoyed this book, keeps you interested the whole way through!
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I absolutely loved this book! I never leave reviews but this was something else!
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The main character Louise rambled on so much and repeated so much of the same dialogue it was hard for me to finish listening.
This made the book a lot longer than it should’ve been. - Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5It was alright
I listened to the audio, and i think that was why I finished it. I could listen to it half heartedly while doing other things.
The story was okay but we already knew the end from the beginning and i wish there were more surprises - Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5The characters were loathsome and others have noted the persistent fat shaming of the female investigator. Not many redeeming qualities to the plot or the clumsy writing, but it kept my attention.