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The Silent Wife

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I read this without realising it was so far into a series and unfortunately I'm a stickler for reading a series in order. I'm sure my appreciation of the characters would have been enhanced if I'd read the others. However this was still a gripping story and I didn't guess the twist which is a big bonus in my eyes. I may explore reading the rest of the series.

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Karin Slaughter has become a favourite author these last few months. Every since I started the Will Trent series of her books.. I flew through them and this particular installation was no different. The characters are fun and realistic, but so smart and unique. Karin has a huge talent and I recommend her writing to loads of people!

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This was the first Karin Slaughter book that I have read and I will definitely be reading more. Such a great story that kept me gripped to the last page.

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So having caught up with Will and Sara in book 9 I went straight on to book 10 and this one was no less graphic than the last. I personally love books that are dark and gritty but some may find the subject matter uncomfortable as rape and the depravity that comes with it is not in short supply here. It seems that the GBI have an issue at hand as a convicted rapist who is serving time in prison is claiming his innocence. Not only that but he is claiming that Sara's dead husband Jeffrey Tolliver is responsible.

In all honesty you do need to have read the other books in the series for this one to have an impact. This feels like an unravelling of things especially for Sara's current partner Will. When another woman is raped and left for dead, everybody soon realises that this is the same MO as the man currently serving the sentance for those historic crimes. This is a no holds barred book in both description and storytelling and isn't for the feint hearted. That's not to say the author is at fault as she has always said she will always write honestly about violence againt women.

The storyline drills down into the personal lives of Sara and Will too as we see them both struggling with Jeffrey being brought into the forefront of their lives. This book was as usual written impecibly with that dark and edgy style that Karin Slaughter is famous for. A great read and once again getting me prepped and ready for book 11!

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I read this book years ago, actually, but at the time wasn't able to post a review immediately. Unfortunately, too much time has passed now and I would need to read it a second time to be able to do it justice in that regard. Still, I wanted to mention that I had enjoyed it in general, although not all parts -- the 'romance' part, mostly, left me a little cold, but this could just be because I didn't read previous Will Trent stories, and so wasn't invested as much in the ongoing 'character drama' as a more seasoned fan would've been.

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I love being given the opportunity to update our school library which is a unique space for both senior students and staff to access high quality literature. This is definitely a must-buy. It kept me absolutely gripped from cover to cover and is exactly the kind of read that just flies off the shelves. It has exactly the right combination of credible characters and a compelling plot thatI just could not put down. This is a great read that I couldn't stop thinking about and it made for a hugely satisfying read. I'm definitely going to order a copy and think it will immediately become a popular addition to our fiction shelves. 10/10 would absolutely recommend.

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This is the tenth book in the series. As a huge fan of this series I loved this instalment too.
The writing was amazing and the crimes are gruesome.
This book gripped me from beginning to end

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I read The Silent Wife several years ago, but somehow managed to miss posting a review. I can’t remember it fully in order to write a complete review , but I did enjoy it and it encouraged me to read a lot more by Karin Slaughter.

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Another gritty, violent thriller in the Will Trent series. The tension builds gradually until the final dramatic scene, in which I didn't guess the twist. Shocking, gory and horrifying at many points, these books are incredibly well written but definitely not for the faint hearted!

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Due to a sudden, unexpected passing in the family a few years ago and another more recently and my subsequent (mental) health issues stemming from that, I was unable to download this book in time to review it before it was archived as I did not visit this site for several years after the bereavements. This meant I didn't read or venture onto netgalley for years as not only did it remind me of that person as they shared my passion for reading, but I also struggled to maintain interest in anything due to overwhelming depression. I was therefore unable to download this title in time and so I couldn't give a review as it wasn't successfully acquired before it was archived. The second issue that has happened with some of my other books is that I had them downloaded to one particular device and said device is now defunct, so I have no access to those books anymore, sadly.

This means I can't leave an accurate reflection of my feelings towards the book as I am unable to read it now and so I am leaving a message of explanation instead. I am now back to reading and reviewing full time as once considerable time had passed I have found that books have been helping me significantly in terms of my mindset and mental health - this was after having no interest in anything for quite a number of years after the passings. Anything requested and approved will be read and a review written and posted to Amazon (where I am a Hall of Famer & Top Reviewer), Goodreads (where I have several thousand friends and the same amount who follow my reviews) and Waterstones (or Barnes & Noble if the publisher is American based). Thank you for the opportunity and apologies for the inconvenience

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Twist & turns a plenty. A book that will have you so engrossed that you will continue to read until the very end and even then you’ll end up with withdrawal symptoms

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I hadn’t read any of Karin Slaughter’s books, but I thought I’d try this one when I saw it on NetGalley, as I know they are very popular. But for a number of reasons I did not enjoy The Silent Wife at all! First of all I hadn’t realised this was part of a series until I started reading it, but once I did I hoped it would read well as a standalone – but it doesn’t. Then it’s a serial killer story and I’m never keen on that.

But the main reason is that it is very graphic, very dark, extremely disturbing with rapes and murders described in great detail, and just far too gruesome for me. I was really struggling to make myself read it – so I gave up and didn’t finish it!

Thanks to NetGalley for my review copy, anyway.

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I really enjoyed this book and how it was almost impossible to guess the outcome. Your blood turns cold just as the characters does.
This book is not for the feint hearted and should come a warning for graphic sexual assault content as it could be triggering.
The ending was a bit boring and I skimmed over the last two chapters more than reading them but I would still recommend this book

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I didn't realise this was part of a long running series and I don't feel it works as a standalone. If like me, you are jumping in for the first time without knowing the back story, the heavy focus on romance. That aside, it is a good read.

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Haven't read any Will Trent book so far, so I jump in at book #10. First of all what annoyed me: the romance! Ugh... Without it this book would have had more speed and less interruptions. But I guess the fans expect this.
The story itself is good, pretty dark and gritty. The book itself pretty much reads good as a standalone, you'll have to make assumptions every now and then though and the relationship for instance.

Without the romance 4 or 5 novel, a 3 star now.

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Another fantastic addition to the Will Trent series from Karin Slaughter. Full of twists, turns and grisly details this book had me hooked from the beginning. I devoured the story, dying to know who was hurting, mutilating and murdering those poor women. Looking forward to more from this author and would recommend this series to anyone thriller lovers.

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Thank you Karen for another great read each chapter made me want to not put the book down great storyline and characters can’t wait to read your next book highly recommend

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I can see why Karen Slaughter has an abundance of followers but this wasn’t a book I enjoyed. The dialogue is mundane and seems unrelated to the brutality of the cases. I just didn’t feel a burning desire to read on and found the writing clumsy and unsophisticated.
I realise that I am perhaps in the minority at not loving KS but not a style or plot that I liked.

Thanks to Netgalley

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A Karin Slaughter book is always a treat, and this was another enjoyable addition to her canon. Ostensibly a Will Trent/Sara Linton novel, it was actually also a Jeffrey Tolliver/Sara Linton novel, and that dichotomy was very well done, with each time period feeling believable. Normally a Karin Slaughter book would be an automatic 5 stars for me, but this only gets 4 because there were times where I felt the story needed to move a bit faster. Interestingly, there were a LOT of short sentences, which usually speeds the plot up, but I kept noticing them until in the end I was finding it a bit annoying, so it didn't work for me. But it is still Karin Slaughter, so there are plenty of twists and turns and story arcs to keep the reader gripped.

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This was a great read.

I found it to be a gritty, gripping, violent love story. It's really graphic, so heads up if that's not your kind of thing.
I love the fact that it centred around the victim, rather than the killer, as it made a change to other thriller books that are all about finding the killer and nothing else, using the victim as a way to move the plot along.

This was my first Slaughter book, and I would definitely pick up more in the future.

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