Published July 30, 2013
About the Book:
At the heart of The Husband’s Secret is a letter that’s not meant to be read
My darling Cecilia, if you’re reading this, then I’ve died...
Imagine that your husband wrote you a letter, to be opened after his death. Imagine, too, that the letter contains his deepest, darkest secret—something with the potential to destroy not just the life you built together, but the lives of others as well. Imagine, then, that you stumble across that letter while your husband is still very much alive. . . .
Cecilia Fitzpatrick has achieved it all—she’s an incredibly successful businesswoman, a pillar of her small community, and a devoted wife and mother. Her life is as orderly and spotless as her home. But that letter is about to change everything, and not just for her: Rachel and Tess barely know Cecilia—or each other—but they too are about to feel the earth-shattering repercussions of her husband’s secret.
Acclaimed author Liane Moriarty has written a gripping, thought-provoking novel about how well it is really possible to know our spouses—and, ultimately, ourselves.
My Thoughts:
Another great one by Australian author Liane Moriarty. I enjoyed this one just as much as Big Little Lies, which I read recently as well. I really love her writing style, complex characters, realistic dialogue, and the way that her books just suck you in. While everything about the book wasn't perfect, it kept me interested and wanting to read to see how everything unfolded in the end. The biggest issue was probably the Epilogue at the end. While I do love when there is a real ending and a story being wrapped up (weak endings that leave too much hanging drive me batty), I think this one was too fluffy/lighthearted for this book. Some of it just rubbed me the wrong way. Also, I don't know that the book jives with my view on justice. I won't say more than that as I don't want to give too much away. Despite the few issues with it, it's a worthwhile read for sure. Between Moriarty's books and the wonderful Graeme Simsion, I am wanting to find more Australian authors to check out. Know of any?
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