Descripción By Sally Hepworth

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Only towards the end did I start to realise who did it. Great writing on the complexities of relationships that we marry into. Was also good to read it from both sides as having this option meant I did not hate the mother in law as a person. Without her side of it one automatically would. Descripción The author has obviously had some serious mother in law problems. Apparently they’re all pretty awful, but Lucy’s (the mother in law of the title) is one of the worst. The priggish Diana lives in a house big enough for 10 families but considers Lucy frivolous for wanting to buy an expensive wedding dress. Di’s philosophy is that you must never help a relative, as this might make the person weak and dependent. But it’s OK to help refugees. I did wonder, therefore, why she didn’t invite a few refugee families to live in her enormous mansion.To further ram home what a horrible person Diana is, the author has her turning off her grandson’s baby monitor (didn’t want to make the baby weak and dependent) and being so neglectful when babysitting that her granddaughter ends up with a fractured skull. In the hospital Lucy attacks Diana, knocking her the floor so that she suffers a concussion. Later, one of the nurses tells Lucy that the staff consider her a “hero” for this action! Honestly, could you imagine any sensible person talking like this? Nurses must hate their mothers in law too.It’s all pretty silly, with ridiculous cardboard cutout characters and a denouement that is beyond belief. A waste of time, in my view.Just for the record, I adored my mother in law. She’s dead now, but was one of the kindest, nicest people I ever met. Just saying. Descripción This story is set in Australia and features a middle class rich family, headed by Tom and Diana Goodwin. They have 2 children, Ollie who is married to Lucy , and Nettie whose husband is Patrick. Diana runs a charity for pregnant refugees/immigrants. She is cold and distant with her family and engaged with her charity’s work.When Diana is found dead, the family comes under suspicion.The author writes well but the story is too long and has a lot of unnecessary detail. It is of a family story than a crime thriller. It is easy to guess who the perpetrator is and the ending is low key. I would probably buy another book by the author. Descripción No spoilers and no details, but I loved this novel. I felt empathy for all of the characters. It’s a really good story recommended Descripción I read a lot of books, I enjoy a lot of books. When I am stuck for 'where to go next' I often look at 'bestseller' lists or Richard & Judy Book Clubbut I can't tell you how much I actually hated this book. I did actually finish it, in the hope that it would redeem itself, but it didn't. Not very nice characters/so many cliches/the whole past/present scenario very tiresome now. What is the opposite of 'life affirming' or 'I can really relate to that'or even 'that was well written'.I hate giving negative reviews, but I really couldn't recommend this..sorry. Descripción

Sally Hepworth has lived around the world, spending extended periods in Singapore, the United Kingdom and Canada. She is the author of The Secrets of Midwives, The Things We Keep, The Mother's Promise, The Family Next Door and The Mother in Law. Sally now lives in Melbourne with her husband, three children, and one adorable dog.