tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post1604178640616605615..comments2024-02-24T09:36:17.274+08:00Comments on Melody's Reading Corner: The Man I Married by Elena WilkesMelodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-72598626719544942292021-01-16T11:37:00.593+08:002021-01-16T11:37:00.593+08:00My memory is fuzzy since I'd read this a while...My memory is fuzzy since I'd read this a while back, but I don't think she died. The ending is ambiguous, though. Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03848131929166247817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-39183594216158676732021-01-16T08:37:40.653+08:002021-01-16T08:37:40.653+08:00Did Lucy die in the end. Did she kill Paul. Did Lucy die in the end. Did she kill Paul. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-90236433384239814842020-11-20T09:12:18.525+08:002020-11-20T09:12:18.525+08:00Anne - I think the ending is ambiguous and we are ...Anne - I think the ending is ambiguous and we are left to assume what had happened. Truth be told, I can't remember much of the ending since I'd read it a while back. My apologies. Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03848131929166247817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-30671020264384419702020-11-20T07:50:08.827+08:002020-11-20T07:50:08.827+08:00I loved the book - until the end, which I just did...I loved the book - until the end, which I just didn't understand at all. Can someone please explain it? Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05027383442521788663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-27039320164311949492020-08-11T20:25:38.907+08:002020-08-11T20:25:38.907+08:00Wendy - I hadn't heard of this title initially...Wendy - I hadn't heard of this title initially too but I'm glad to have found it on NetGalley. Another new-to-me author to explore. Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03848131929166247817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-63078245678735430942020-08-11T20:20:28.320+08:002020-08-11T20:20:28.320+08:00Iliana - It has an interesting premise. Just wish ...Iliana - It has an interesting premise. Just wish the execution was better. Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03848131929166247817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-59657831283772015672020-08-11T08:30:03.313+08:002020-08-11T08:30:03.313+08:00I am sorry this one was disappointing. I hadn'...I am sorry this one was disappointing. I hadn't heard of it before. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-25183531695606873082020-08-11T05:14:41.111+08:002020-08-11T05:14:41.111+08:00The premise sounds really good so a bit of a disap...The premise sounds really good so a bit of a disappointment that such a strong beginning didn't have the follow through. I'm sort of tempted but I find myself leaning more towards general fiction at the moment.Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-12734938248701011802020-08-10T10:26:22.241+08:002020-08-10T10:26:22.241+08:00Jenclair - Indeed, Jenclair. This was an OK read t...Jenclair - Indeed, Jenclair. This was an OK read to me; just wish the ending was better explained. Oh well. Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03848131929166247817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-20242132730867051992020-08-10T10:23:02.074+08:002020-08-10T10:23:02.074+08:00Lark - Totally understand the need to read a light...Lark - Totally understand the need to read a lighthearted and feel-good book. As mentioned (see my answer to Kay), I need to finish reading books of this genre before they expire. :) Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03848131929166247817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-87262716004128976812020-08-10T03:03:02.855+08:002020-08-10T03:03:02.855+08:00While there are plenty of manipulative and control...While there are plenty of manipulative and controlling men out there, but when too many plots involve this premise, it can forfeit impact. The rushed ending and the fact that you don't find out what happened to Simon sounds disappointing. jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-87889988630980933732020-08-10T00:25:11.509+08:002020-08-10T00:25:11.509+08:00Another one I'm not sure I'll be picking u...Another one I'm not sure I'll be picking up any time soon. I need lighthearted and feel good right now. :)Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-53675675610245089822020-08-09T23:25:09.691+08:002020-08-09T23:25:09.691+08:00Kay - There've been a lot of domestic thriller...Kay - There've been a lot of domestic thrillers in the market right now and I suppose they're the trend but I understand it could be overwhelming at times. I've a few books of such genre from NetGalley so I've to finish reading them soon before they expire. Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03848131929166247817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-41487450995606345402020-08-09T23:18:27.526+08:002020-08-09T23:18:27.526+08:00Thanks for telling us about this book, Melody. I&...Thanks for telling us about this book, Melody. I'm just struggling a bit with finding these types of thrillers appealing right now. They certainly grab the reader, but I've not been as drawn to them for a while. Will keep this one in mind, but probably won't be seeking it out any time soon. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.com