The Senator's Wife (Vintage Contemporaries) by Sue Miller
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Book Reviews of The Senator's Wife (Vintage Contemporaries)
Book Review: Real characters, real flaws
Summary: 5 Stars
I find it interesting that so many readers wanted the author to take one path or another because they thought it was the way the character "should" have acted. What makes this book so wonderful is that the characters are who they are - intricately drawn and intricately flawed. Delia wants so much to believe that she can finally have Tom on her own terms so that he can finally love just her, but he proves once again to be the truly flawed character. And Delia's hope is finally and irrevocably dashed. One can wonder how Meri's behavior with Tom is seen by herself as done for love, when many could rightfully argue that it is selfish,disloyal and damaging. The fact that she is 36 and should know better holds no water. Does being 36 automatically merit responsible behavior? I'm afraid that birthdays don't guarantee maturity. I think Sue Miller has once again demonstrated her excellent writing skills and ability to create characters who don't fit the mold.Book Review: Compelling Intimate Story of Ordinary People.
Summary: 5 Stars
I put this aside a couple of times because of negative reviews, but finally decided to give it a try because I've loved her other books.
I was richly rewarded with several evenings of wonderful story telling of ordinary people and ordinary events made extraordinary and completely absorbing through the telling from a skillful author.
In this story we share in the intimate lives of four main characters: recently married and too soon to get pregnant Meri and her college professor husband Nathan, and the elderly couple next door Delia and former senator Tom, a life long cheater. Miller makes her characters very human; each one is intricate and flawed. The way each of the couples cope with the daily complexities of their lives and interact with each other makes for a page turner.
I loved "The Senator's Wife" and highly recommended it for those that enjoy stories of ordinary people.
Book Review: Insightful and riveting
Summary: 5 Stars
The book's premise appealed to me immediately but I didn't pick it up for a while, suspecting it couldn't live up to my expectations. It surpassed them and is now one of my favorite books.
The novel examines what women are promised in marriage and motherhood and what the hidden costs are. Miller excells at making a concrete world; you can imagine Delia and Meri perfectly as their entanglement grows. I finished it and was dying to talk to someone about this book's issues: infidelity, loyalty, the limits of love.
Book Review: Griping and provocative
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a little surprised by the mixed reviews of this book but I guess everyone has their own tastes. This is the perfect example of a book that does not require a new twist every other chapter to be griping. There is a subtle sexuality that runs through the book and makes the women come to life. You will want to scream at them and you will want to comfort them - all at the same time. This was a book that lingered with me - I asked myself what I would do in their situation and never could come to a answer.Book Review: Good story, despite the characters
Summary: 5 Stars
There are no likable characters in this book, and in particular I found Meri absolutely loathsome. But I still found myself unable to stop reading it, which must say something about how talented a writer Sue Miller is. The surprise towards the end is quite shocking.