The Pilot's Wife : A Novel

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Summary: kind of duh
Review: I just finished this book 2 days ago, and I've already forgotten most of it. (whereas I read SHE'S COME UNDONE alomst a year ago, and it's still fresh). That should tell you something. This book is not only silly, it is predictable, and trite. I felt as though I'd seen or heard this story somewhere before, only better told. The character of the other wife (see, I can't even remember her name) was a joke. So she loved Jack-- big deal. Wouldn't she at least insist on him getting a divorce? The only good thing about the novel was that the author (what's her name again?) avoided bringing Robert and Kathryn together in a romantic way in the end. That would have been the ultimate in cheese, and would have cost my review the one star that sets it up from torture.

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Summary: Beautifully written. . .
Review: This is a beautifully written story with apt imagery, if a somewhat disappointing ending. . . I will be happy to recommend it to my sisters.

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Summary: Depressing
Review: I was very disappointed. The beginning dragged too long, and when things finally start getting interesting when his other life becomes clear, its over, and those parts are not explored at all.

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Summary: AN All NIGHTER
Review: I love this book. It was so continal that I could not put it down. It is a must. A little depressing at times,but overall terrific.

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Summary: Give me a break!
Review: To those that slander her work, give me a break. When was the last time you wrote a novel of such standard. I am tired of reading reviews from snobby people that need to learn, that if you can't say something nice then don't say anything at all.

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Summary: An interesting story but not too fulfilling
Review: When I heard about the plot to this novel, I was interested enough to go out and buy the book. As other reviewers have noted, the novel is a quick read and pretty digestible. However, I am disturbed -- personally -- by the focus on gender-specific worlds. For example, Kathryn continually remarks on the "masculinity" of the pilot's world and how men are always in control. Gender, as we know, is a social construct and Shreve's novel only undermines such thinking. Additionally -- I noted several editoral errors, including a reference to Dierdre's "Samantha" doll (p.230) which is later referred to as a "Molly" doll (p.269).

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Summary: Emotionally Compelling
Review: The Pilot's Wife was emtionally compelling, delving deeply into the realms of an emtionally distraught woman who finds that life doesn't always seem as it appears to be.

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Summary: Very Good Book!
Review: Dear Anita Shreve, Hi, I am Hollie Swicegood A senior at North Iredell Hih SChool. I live in Statesville North Carolina. For my library assistant class, my assignment was to read and book and email the author to tell how I liked the book. I really enjoyed the book the Pilots Wife. It was a book that I couldnt put down. I really liked how the book was written. After Jack was assumed dead, along with everyone on the plane, you kept telling stories of his life with Kathyrn and his daughter Mattie. That kept suspense and story interesting. I look forward to reading more of your books! Thank you

Sincerely Hollie Swicegood

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Summary: This book is addictive; couldn't sleep until I finished it.
Review: The opening scene captured me and brought me to tears. As the story unfolded I became more and more intrigued by what would happen next. By far this is the best book I've read this year. I don't recommend it for the insomniac though. I was up until 4:00 a.m. reading because I had to know the end! I have a question for anyone who has already read it, but I don't want to give anything away. Please email me once you've read it and I'd like to ask you about one scene in the story.

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Summary: Silly
Review: If you want to read a good novel about a pilot and his women try "the triumph & the glory", or even that old Hailey book, "airport". Shreve just concocts a bunch of silly melodrama here