This was our 3rd book for Book Club, a genre that I don't typically like, reminiscent of "Gone Girl". It was a back and forth telling from husband and wife (common law marriage), of the slow disintegration of their union. Even though they each agreed (incorrectly) that they were from normal backgrounds, it becomes clear that those family dynamics were integrally a part of who they became and how they related to one another, just as it happens in our lives.
Because I have an analytical streak, the psychological details were interesting- but the behaviors that came out were chilling. Neither saw their actions as unusual or detrimental to their relationship; but it became clear early on that they would unravel if not thwarted. I kept thinking about the verse, "but the Truth will set you free" as these two continued down their slippery slope of denial, secrets and revenge.
A quick, interesting read; but still not my favorite genre...I like happy endings, and this was unsettling.
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