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The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin

3 reviews

chrisljm's review against another edition

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challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A plot-based novel that’s pretty straightforward. I enjoyed the simplicity in which the themes came across and how it didn’t detract from the thriller aspects, especially towards the ending which I really liked. However, the thrill is also rooted in the fact that, despite the sci-fi elements, it is a very realistic outcome if men were given the opportunity. I think one of the most chilling parts was when Bobbie’s son observed his mother’s change in behavior, and instead of being upset and viewing it as a loss, he’s grateful for it. It was such a small, but important detail. 

This was a short read but it was concise, well written, and so interesting, and the use of Joanna as the narrator was done brilliantly. 

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ripxw's review against another edition

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dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0


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turnip11's review against another edition

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dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.25


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