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The Senator's Wife
The Senator's Wife
Author: Sue Miller
A mesmerizing portrait of two marriages exposed in all their shame and imperfection, and in their obdurate, unyielding love. — A powerful story of two unconventional women who unexpectedly change each other’s lives. — Meri is newly married, pregnant, and standing on the cusp of her life as a wife and mother, recognizing with some terror the ...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780307264206
ISBN-10: 0307264203
Publication Date: 1/8/2008
Pages: 320
Rating:
  • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
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3.4 stars, based on 92 ratings
Publisher: Knopf
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio CD
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reviewed The Senator's Wife on + 234 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
The Senator's wife is told from the two main characters: Meri, a young married transplant, and Delia, an older, wiser woman who is married to an ex senator, but living separately from him. The stories toggle back and forth between the two even recounting some of the same instances, and begins in 1993, and ends in present day, 2007. In my opinion, the novel starts off slow as the background is set, but picks up about halfway through. It is worth it to trudge along to get to the real story. This is the first book I have read by Sue Miller. I do not know if I will pick up any of her others, but I am glad I finished this book about imperfect marriages, and non traditional women who make their own paths.
fullybooked avatar reviewed The Senator's Wife on + 61 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
This is a good read for mature women. Worth quoting: "She thought this might be the momentwhen the grown children swept in and irresistibly took over your life. When you could no longer say no, because it was so clear that all the things you thought of as belonging to you were in the process of becoming theirs - their possessions, and, of course, their heavy burdens, too: your life, your spouse's life, your illness, his illness, your death. The moment when you owed them something, when you had to give way, out of a kind of fairness to them; and then also because you just didn't have the strength left anymore to fight."
reviewed The Senator's Wife on + 15 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
I enjoyed reading this book. It was an easy read. Without giving away the plot I did find the ending a bit disturbing.
reviewed The Senator's Wife on + 227 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
I loved this book. The main character is real, familiar, and exotic at the same time. I was a little disappointed in the ending, but overall, this is one of the best books I have read in a long time.
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Helpful Score: 2
It took me a while to get into this book. The first chapter introduces you to a somewhat dark, depressing character, some 4-letter words related to sex, and just generally read slow. I wasn't sure I was going to want to continue reading.

Then the story picks up, and the character seems to be coming into her own.

I enjoyed reading it for the most part, despite the fact that I didn't like how sex seemed to be on everyone's minds much of the time and some of the author's choice of words were uncouth and a bit offensive.

But I did enjoy the story as it developed and it held my interest throughout.

However....the culmination left me disturbed. That's all I will say so as not to spoil the ending if you are planning to read the book.
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ApronCrazy avatar reviewed The Senator's Wife on + 2 more book reviews
Listened to this as an audio book in the car. The main character Meri is not very likable, sneaky and is passive-aggressive. I found the book to be dull and looked forward to it being over. The ending is a little shocking, but even more so is Meri's justification for her marriage-destroying behavior while she leads her "happily ever after" life.
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an enjoyable read - Sue Miller never disapoints
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Miller's writing is so precise, you feel every emotion, you can see every thought. You are there. This is an excellent novel of admiration, love and betrayal. When Meri and Nathan move in next door to the senator's wife, you sense trouble. the story slowly builds tension as you being to realize you don't quite trust Meri. I hated to see the story end even though Miller wraps up all the loose ends. What a great read!
mrscountryham avatar reviewed The Senator's Wife on + 38 more book reviews
I read this book in 2 days. I fell in love with Delia and her devotion. Then it took a weird twist that I did not care for too much. I was disappointed in the last few chapters and where the author went with the story and the 2 ladies.
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This was a great read. The characters were believable and well developed, and the ending was a complete surprise. Makes you think about motherhood as well as the aging process. Covers both ends of the spectrum. Enjoyable book!
Dnddynasty avatar reviewed The Senator's Wife on + 20 more book reviews
This was a really light good read. Some twists at the end. Just makes you think alot about life. I really enjoyed it.


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