My Husband's WifeMy Husband's Wife
What it's about
Artist Eden Fox comes home from a run to find her key doesn't fit, a woman eerily like her answers the door, and her husband insists the stranger is his wife. Six months earlier, a reclusive Londoner called Birdy inherited the same house.
Why it's worth reading
It spent 18 weeks on the New York Times bestseller lists. It's a twisty psychological thriller about love, identity and revenge.
You'll love it if you liked
Rock Paper Scissors
Daisy Darker
Gone GirlGood to know
It's built around twists, so avoid spoilers.
By the numbers
- Readers17 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller50 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz35 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #458 of the 623 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #387 of the 485 new books we rank
- #2420 of the 3,057 books we rank
Why it made the list
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Is My Husband's Wife worth reading?
Yes. It spent 18 weeks on the New York Times bestseller lists. It ranks #2,420 of the 3,057 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 61.1 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is My Husband's Wife about?
Artist Eden Fox comes home from a run to find her key doesn't fit, a woman eerily like her answers the door, and her husband insists the stranger is his wife. Six months earlier, a reclusive Londoner called Birdy inherited the same house.
How long does it take to read My Husband's Wife?
About 8 hours (320 pages), or about 2 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after My Husband's Wife?
If you liked it, try Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney, Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney or Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn.