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Mrs. March
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bookshelves: couldn-t-put-down, disturbing-content, domestic-suspense, library-loan, read-in-2021
Aug 21, 2021
bookshelves: couldn-t-put-down, disturbing-content, domestic-suspense, library-loan, read-in-2021
Everyone in town is talking about it!
George March's latest bestselling novel.
Mrs. March stops at her favorite bakery to pick up some black olive bread and macarons when the cashier, Patricia, tells her she has been reading her husband's book. She tells her she can't put it down. And then asks her if its the first time he has based a character on her.
Mrs. March is caught off guard. "What do you mean?" she asks. Patricia informs her how alike they are, the way they speak, dress, her mannerisms. Although she hasn't read the novel, Mrs. March knows the character is a prostitute, everything she would never want to be. Could her husband have done this? How dare he!
Mrs. March runs out, abandoning her bags, despondent.
Her descent begins, a slippery slope, a haunting journey. You realize early on that something is at odds, things don't add up. I felt trapped inside Mrs. March's head even though its written in third person.
I loved the surreal tone, vivid descriptions, mystery, touch of horror/gloom that builds until the disturbing last twist.
This is different and probably not for everyone. It may make you feel a bit uncomfortable, I felt a bit numb when finishing. It was an impressive debut and the writing is stunning, psychologically complex with all the bread crumbs if you pay attention.
Library loan/ Read in August 2021
George March's latest bestselling novel.
Mrs. March stops at her favorite bakery to pick up some black olive bread and macarons when the cashier, Patricia, tells her she has been reading her husband's book. She tells her she can't put it down. And then asks her if its the first time he has based a character on her.
Mrs. March is caught off guard. "What do you mean?" she asks. Patricia informs her how alike they are, the way they speak, dress, her mannerisms. Although she hasn't read the novel, Mrs. March knows the character is a prostitute, everything she would never want to be. Could her husband have done this? How dare he!
Mrs. March runs out, abandoning her bags, despondent.
Her descent begins, a slippery slope, a haunting journey. You realize early on that something is at odds, things don't add up. I felt trapped inside Mrs. March's head even though its written in third person.
I loved the surreal tone, vivid descriptions, mystery, touch of horror/gloom that builds until the disturbing last twist.
This is different and probably not for everyone. It may make you feel a bit uncomfortable, I felt a bit numb when finishing. It was an impressive debut and the writing is stunning, psychologically complex with all the bread crumbs if you pay attention.
Library loan/ Read in August 2021
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August 20, 2021
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August 20, 2021
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August 21, 2021
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couldn-t-put-down
August 21, 2021
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disturbing-content
August 21, 2021
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domestic-suspense
August 21, 2021
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library-loan
August 21, 2021
– Shelved as:
read-in-2021
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Aug 22, 2021 05:11AM
Great review Holly
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Fab review, Holly and you have me so curious about Mrs. March!
Same as Terrie. Lol, cliffhanger review.... 😲
Oh wow great review Holly! Not sure if I should read it or avoid it, but I'm definitely drawn to the weird and am curious 😂
Fantabulous review, Holly! Now I'm even more excited for my library copy to come through.
I am almost finished with this one. Very strange and disturbing!!! Great review Holly!
I am on hold at the library for this one. Wonderful review, Holly!
Wonderful review Holly. I get this feeling this one is going to end up on my "pineapple-on-pizza" shelf. I always enjoy seeing where I fall when it comes to polarizing/outside the norm books.
Weird and freaky is right up my alley! Excellent review!
Fantastic review Holly - so agree with your points 💖
I had to return this to the library, unfinished and wasn’t sure whether or not to request it again to finish…sounds like I should! Compelling review!
Oh this sounds so fun Holly!! Wonderful review!
This sounds like such a unique book, Holly! I loved reading your thoughts!
Fantastic review, Holly! I am so glad that you loved this one too! You are right though, it won’t be for everyone.
Ooooh I am super intrigued! I'm going to have to take a closer look at the this one. Awesome review, Holly! xo
Excellent review, Holly! I have been trying and trying and trying to win a copy of this book, but to no avail. I must have it, though. It sounds like one I really enjoy, even if it is disturbing.I'm a little bit twisted, I know. :)
You have me intrigued, Holly! I like psychologically twisty stories! Great review. :)
Jayson wrote: "Great review Holly"Thanks Jayson!
Terrie wrote: "Fab review, Holly and you have me so curious about Mrs. March!"She is a very mysterious one!
Kay wrote: "Same as Terrie. Lol, cliffhanger review.... 😲"LOL, I was afraid to give away too much!
preoccupiedbybooks wrote: "Oh wow great review Holly! Not sure if I should read it or avoid it, but I'm definitely drawn to the weird and am curious 😂"It seriously gave me anxiety! lol, but it is a stunning debut!
Michael wrote: "Fantabulous review, Holly! Now I'm even more excited for my library copy to come through."I'm even more excited to hear what you think about Mrs. March!
Jayson wrote: "Fabulous Review Holl"Thank you Jayson!
Superb review Holly! This one sounds so good!
Yay! I am so happy to hear you enjoyed this as it is next up for me. Fab review, Holly! 💗
Sounds interesting! Fantastic review, Holly!
Barbara wrote: "I am almost finished with this one. Very strange and disturbing!!! Great review Holly!"Oh my yes!! I do look forward to what you think Barbara!
Marialyce (absltmom, yaya) wrote: "I am on hold at the library for this one. Wonderful review, Holly!"Its a good one Marialyce and disturbing too!
Jen wrote: "Wonderful review Holly. I get this feeling this one is going to end up on my "pineapple-on-pizza" shelf. I always enjoy seeing where I fall when it comes to polarizing/outside the norm books."Put it with the extra pineapple Jen!! lol, thanks!
This one sounds so interesting, Holly! So glad you enjoyed! Fab review! :)
Quite a ride this book is, I admit, Holly 😊 Terrific review of a book that may leave you numb, yes!
I am very intrigued about this book!! Fantastic review, Holly!! 💖
Terrific review, Holly! Sounds like a “messy” one :)
Tonya with an "O" wrote: "Weird and freaky is right up my alley! Excellent review!"This would definitely work for you Tonya!
Ceecee wrote: "Fantastic review Holly - so agree with your points 💖"Thanks Ceecee! Your review was one I read before choosing this one!
Awesome review Holly! This sounds intriguing.
Jayme wrote: "I had to return this to the library, unfinished and wasn’t sure whether or not to request it again to finish…sounds like I should! Compelling review!"Curious what your thoughts are if you get to finish it Jayme!
Kendall wrote: "Oh this sounds so fun Holly!! Wonderful review!"It is pretty wild!
Jody wrote: "Great review, I’ve added it."I'm looking forward to what you think Jody!
Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader wrote: "This sounds like such a unique book, Holly! I loved reading your thoughts!"Thanks Jenni!
JaymeO wrote: "Fantastic review, Holly! I am so glad that you loved this one too! You are right though, it won’t be for everyone."Loved your review Jayme! Yes, it caused me anxiety!
Regina wrote: "Ooooh I am super intrigued! I'm going to have to take a closer look at the this one. Awesome review, Holly! xo"I think you'd enjoy it!
Melissa wrote: "Excellent review, Holly! I have been trying and trying and trying to win a copy of this book, but to no avail. I must have it, though. It sounds like one I really enjoy, even if it is disturbing...."
You'd enjoy it Melissa! Can't wait to hear about it too!
Kat wrote: "You have me intrigued, Holly! I like psychologically twisty stories! Great review. :)"Thanks Kat!
Luvtoread wrote: "Fabulous review, Holly!!📘💗"Thanks Ltr!!
Lori wrote: "Superb review Holly! This one sounds so good!"It was Lori!
Michelle wrote: "Yay! I am so happy to hear you enjoyed this as it is next up for me. Fab review, Holly! 💗"I know you'll love it!
