I read Female Persuasion last year, and thought it was a good book, but had no interest in really reading any of her other titles. The only reason I picked up The Wife is that I really want to see the movie, but wanted to read the book first. And The Wife is also a good book. But...

I wasn't even going to write a review - just pick my four stars and move on - but it was bothering me that this book didn't move me in any way. It is like looking at a beautiful painting. Yes, it is technically beautiful, the use of color and shading is perfect, blah, blah, blah. And, yet, you feel nothing.

Her writing is excellent. Her description of a fed-up woman is spot on. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to read a good story. Still...I'm kind of frustrated that I didn't connect with this book. Am I dead inside?