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A review by whatkatisreading
The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Last Mrs Parrish’ by Liv Constantine is a slow-burn, shocking domestic thriller about Amber Patterson, a woman from a poor background who believes that she deserves a life of wealth, luxury and leisure. Her corrosive envy and sheer determination mean that she will do just about anything to get there! When her duplicity leads to her becoming close to Daphne Parrish, the golden girl of her Connecticut town, she coverts her husband Jackson while desperately trying to bury her past…
I found this book extremely compelling and difficult to put down, especially as it became darker and twistier in the second half. Both female characters were well-developed even if not relatable, and the dynamics between Daphne’s daughters were interesting. I also enjoyed the descriptions of trips to New York and charity galas and thought the author treated difficult topics with sensitivity.
One thing I would say is that the narrative structure was fairly familiar, not unlike a number of other thrillers I have read recently with a breath-taking reveal that turns their stories on their heads - I would have preferred cascading realisations and the ratcheting up of intrigue for longer.
This book is absolutely worth a read! I can absolutely see why it became one of Reese’s Book Club picks. Giving it four stars and plan to read and review the sequel ‘The Next Mrs Parrish’ soon.
I found this book extremely compelling and difficult to put down, especially as it became darker and twistier in the second half. Both female characters were well-developed even if not relatable, and the dynamics between Daphne’s daughters were interesting. I also enjoyed the descriptions of trips to New York and charity galas and thought the author treated difficult topics with sensitivity.
One thing I would say is that the narrative structure was fairly familiar, not unlike a number of other thrillers I have read recently with a breath-taking reveal that turns their stories on their heads - I would have preferred cascading realisations and the ratcheting up of intrigue for longer.
This book is absolutely worth a read! I can absolutely see why it became one of Reese’s Book Club picks. Giving it four stars and plan to read and review the sequel ‘The Next Mrs Parrish’ soon.