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Customers find this satirical novella to be a quick and entertaining read, particularly appreciating how the author pokes fun at her writing style. The book is full of twists, with one customer noting it’s a history lesson with crazy plot turns, and customers say it keeps them on their toes throughout. While many customers love the references to the author’s other books and find it true to the Freida style, opinions are mixed regarding the language and mystery elements, with some finding it well-written while others say it’s not very well written, and some describing it as creepy while others find it bizarre. Customers have mixed views on the character development, with some loving the characters while others find the main character annoyingly stupid.
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My husband is dead.
I attended his funeral. I watched his casket be lowered six feet into the ground. (Actually, it may have been only five feet, but that still seems like more than enough.) And then we ate an array of finger sandwiches and deviled eggs and miniature beef wellingtons that cost more than my first car.
My point is, Grant is gone. And so are all his many, many deep, dark secrets which I never really ever bothered to ask him about. He is never coming back.
So why do I still see his face everywhere I go?
The Widow’s Husband’s Secret Lie is an utterly addictive, unputdownable, nail-biting, absolutely gripping psychological thriller novella with a shocking, breathtaking, heartstopping, spine-chilling twist that you won’t see coming, will leave you stunned, and will literally have you picking your jaw up off the floor and bringing it to the nearest hospital for major facial reconstructive surgery.
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Reviewer: Brian McAvoy
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Satire Thriller; just enjoy the silly nature
Review: I pulled this off my book shelf without realizing it was satire when I began reading. The pace is slow at times, but the story is entertaining. It’s a nice read to break up some of the more serious stories Frieda writes.Just turn the brain off and enjoy the story. I will read it again just for some of the jokes with in. Alice… oh Alice.
Reviewer: Bookish_aly_cat
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: This was a fun, quick read
Review: This was a fun, quick read. There were lots of laugh out loud moments, as well as many times where I had to roll my eyes. Despite its short length, this book has a decent plot and had me questioning things throughout.The main character was a little ridiculous at times, but I think that only added to the humorous aspects of the story. She confused obvious things on more than one occasion which often had me thinking she wasn’t super bright.Did I love this book, no. Was I highly entertained while reading it, yes. If you are looking for a non serious, quick and twisty mystery/thriller read this one.
Reviewer: Jessica Page
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: 4 Stars: This one is SATIRE!
Review: This was a fun and refreshing read. I had been in a bit of a ‘book funk’ with the physical book I was reading, and after at least two weeks of not picking that one up at all I decided to DNF it and pick up The Widow’s Husband’s Secret Lie hoping that Ms. McFadden could pull me out of my funk… And she did: For that I say ‘Thank You’!It seems that people who have been critical have not noticed what is on the cover: A Satirical Novella. If you Google ‘satire’, this is what comes up: The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people’s stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.And this novella does that! I really enjoyed it from the beginning! I laughed and also had my mouth drop at a couple of the twists. I did actually call the major final twist relatively early on, and when it got there I said, “I knew it!” I was proud I figured out a McFadden Final Twist!McFadden pokes fun at herself and the thriller genre in general, so if you are a fan of hers or thrillers then you should enjoy this. There are ‘easter eggs’ throughout the novella in regards to her other novels, and you may pick up on them or not depending on how many or how often you read her books.After it’s over there is a seven page ‘short’ titled BAD DATE SOS!!! That gears you up for her newest novel The Boyfriend which I am currently listening to. (I will probably have it finished by the time this review posts.The Widow’s Husband’s Secret Lie is a quick and fun read that I definitely recommend for the McFadden fans and Thriller readers.
Reviewer: Orsayor Simmons
Rating: 2.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Meh…
Review: Freida McFadden’s The Widow’s Husband’s Secret Lie promises an outrageous blend of satire and psychological thriller, with a plot so twisty it should leave readers gasping. But while the premise is intriguing—grieving widow sees her supposedly dead husband everywhere—the execution falls flat.Though marketed as a darkly comedic take on the genre, the humor didn’t quite land for me. The absurdity of the twists and over-the-top narration seemed to be reaching for a level of satire that never fully connected. As the story progressed, my interest waned rather than intensified. Perhaps it requires a certain mood or sense of humor to appreciate, but despite my love for satire, this one didn’t hit the mark.Even with its short length, it took me a week to get through the audiobook—never a good sign for a so-called “unputdownable” read. If you’re a fan of McFadden’s style and enjoy exaggerated satire, it might work for you, but for me, it was more of a meh than a must-read.
Reviewer: Soul-stealing_siren
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: It’s White and Gold!!
Review: Seriously, this was the best 2-hr read. So comical and ironic that I actually cackled out loud multiple times. The dragon/fae chapter was ICING ON THE CAKE 🤣🤣. If you just want something to make you laugh and break up the monotony of the genre rut you’re in, definitely read this!!
Reviewer: Mich
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: LOL
Review: This was hilariously ridiculous and I had a fun little time reading. Also super quick read to get ya outta a slump. Thx Freida 😘
Reviewer: Muchimba
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Its okay
Review: This is a light read. The book doesn’t take itself seriously and you shouldn’t either if you’re going to read it. The twists and turns are fairly predictable and the main character can be quite literally dumb sometimes but its a great light read that constantly reminds you it’s fiction.
Reviewer: Kindle Customer
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good short story
Review: Really quick read. Kept me guessing. Suspenseful the end. Would recommend this book and author to friends. Ready for the next book
Reviewer: Cedrik
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Je recommande !
Reviewer: happy_pitan
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: 彼女の大ファンで、ほとんど全て読んできましたが、この本ほど、彼女のユーモアセンスの高さを感じた本はありません。殺人事件が起きているのに、もう笑いが止まらない。それくらいジョークとユーモアの詰まった本でした。洋書を英語の勉強のために読み始めた頃、McFADDEN の本に会って、私の人生が変わりました。彼女のおかげで、洋書はもはや英語の勉強のためではなく、自分の楽しみのために読んでいます。もし1冊洋書を読むことが苦手な方がいたら、この本をとてもお勧めします。彼女の本でありながら、これだけ短いお話で、かつ笑えるサイコスリラーは、この本しか今のところ知りません。
Reviewer: Doc
Rating: 2.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Un po’ banale
Reviewer: Sam
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: You have to start reading this book knowing it’s completely satire. It was over the top and made me laugh a bit with the black and blue dress and nickelback. Overall I enjoyed it for a quick short read
Reviewer: elpawlik_translatorka
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Freida is amazing! Not only does she write mind-blowing thrillers, but also she is able to brilliantly burlesque herself, and this book is the genuine proof. Constructed by the most ridiculous plot twists from her previous novels, The Widow’s Husband’s Secret Lie is amazingly funny and page-turner. Each (short) chapter is finished with cliffhanger, and with every plot twist you can literally hear her ironic laugh.A treat for fans of her works.
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