A review by katiemack
The Really Dead Wives of New Jersey by Astrid Dahl

dark funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

Maybe I would have enjoyed this more if I were an avid Real Housewives fan, but this didn't work for me. There are some funny, campy moments, but the shallow characterization and strange pacing kept me from being invested in the story. Even though the culprit(s) are obvious, the murders are glossed over--as are some other seemingly pivotal events--and the book feels too long even at 288 pages. 

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