The Pilot's Wife : A Novel

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Summary: A Quick, Enjoyable Read
Review: I thought the book was enjoyable, but.... the ending was rushed and didn't make much sense. Who acts that way??

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Summary: Summer reading
Review: This is not a remarkable book, but one which fills the bill for an easy read. Take it on vacation or to the beach.

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Summary: Could have been better
Review: When I picked up the book, I expected something a little more exciting...I did read the book to completion, but I was wondering why the main character was so ...unapealling. I didn't really care what happened to her, but more about the plot. It was okay, not really worthy of an Oprah recommendation.

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Summary: Three words: BORING, BORING, BORING
Review: Oprah has made this socalled "Mystery Thriller" a bestseller. So much for Oprah's taste and judgment, I must wonder how big a cut she gets? Has she even read the book? As for reality who has ever seen a guy sit down, cross his legs and then put his hands in his pockets? What a waste of my time and money.

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Summary: Meaningful book, worth reading
Review: "The Pilot's Wife" doesn't quite deserve all of the acclaim it has received in certain quarters, but it is a fine novel just the same. I love these reviews, I heard about "The Triumph and the Glory" from a review and it was a wonderful discovery. I think my opinion is every bit as worthwhile as Ms. Oprah Winfrey's, and thank amazon for letting me, and all of us, express our thoughts in such a fine forum.

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Summary: Good Reading...hated the ending!
Review: This book made me question myself and how after being married for 21 years, would I feel if my husband died and I found out about his secret life. Would I glorify him or despise him? Would I tell my children about his other children? Would I help his children? I don't think so!!!!

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Summary: Would have been better as a "Redbook" short story
Review: Interesting, yes, but also massively predictible, and over before I knew it. Hardly worth the money. Oprah, what were you thinking?

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Summary: Couldn't put it down!
Review: The plot may have been a touch predictable but I couldn't put it down. I was hooked from the begining and really felt for all of the characters. I think that the use of flashbacks really allowed you to see what she was thinking about that made what she was discovering make sense. I disagree with those who said that she was stupid for not knowing. It is much easier to see the whole picture from the outside or in hindsight. She trusted him and didn't want to have a marriage like her parents. I really enjoyed every minute of this story.

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Summary: Predictable....Easy to read...
Review: The Pilot's Wife was not as great a book as I thought it would be. I bought it after reading the summary on the back cover and I though it was going to be a good read. You can really predict what will happen next or how she was going to find out about her husband. It somewhat has some realism put into it but then, probably only a few can relate to what happened and how it happened to Kathryn. I love the cover though!!!

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Summary: A quick predictable read...but enjoyable
Review: I finished this novel and was somewhat disappointed that Shreve did not develop the characters more. For the first 2/3 of the book it keeps you turning the page because you want it to get to the juicy part. The most intriguing question that the book addressed was how well do you know someone. For that line alone makes the book somewhat enjoyable. It makes you reflect about all the close relationships in your life; how well do you know your friends& family. Shreve could have develop the IRA and the Northern Ireland conflict, especially since I am not aware of all the controvery. That alone could have made this novel far more interesting and unpredictable. Shreve is a skillful storyteller. She kept me turning the pages but she could have gotten to the punch line sooner and develop other issues to make it a better read. This was recommended by Oprah. This one wasn't what it was cracked up to be. If you want a quick read with a predictable plot this is the novel for you.