Reviewed by Christy
Evelyn is a renowned and award-winning scientist, known for her
groundbreaking work in creating genetically cloned replicas of humans.
She's so immersed in her work that, at first, she doesn't even realize
her husband Nathan is cheating on her. The betrayal stings even more
when she discovers he is having an affair with her clone.
Nathan, also a scientist, has used Evelyn's own work to create his
Perfect Wife. Martine is unlike Evelyn in every way: she's warm,
patient, and unquestioning. She also wants to be a mother. Evelyn is
utterly blindsided by this turn of events but deals with it the best way
she can. By drinking wine and throwing herself even deeper into her
work. She certainly has no intention of learning anything about Martine
as a person. But then one night Martine calls her in a panic. She needs
Evelyn's help. Because Nathan is dead.
This is probably one of the most intriguing premises I've ever read,
and I couldn't wait to dive into this twist on the domestic thriller.
I'm normally not a big sci-fi person but this had a small amount which
was just enough to add a little spice to one of my favorite genres.
Unfortunately, and I really hate to say it, it left me a little
underwhelmed.
There were definitely some good, twisty moments but overall I was a
little disappointed. I don't know if it was because I felt like
something more should happen or if I just didn't connect much
with the characters. And there's certainly something to be said about
societal expectations of wives but I felt like that aspect wasn't as
fully fleshed out as it could've been. I think the novel as a whole just
could've been meatier.
All
that to say, it's not a bad book. I didn't hate it. But I never felt
any particular way about the characters or a sense of urgency while
reading. I don't know that I could recommend this book but I am
interested in what others who have read it think of it.
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