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A review by bellebookcorner
The Arsenic Eater's Wife by Tonya Mitchell
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I got the audio version of this story, I do like how the narrator is able to voice out the emotion that the characters are feeling which makes this reading experience more unique.
However, there are times when the narrator’s voice is too small to be heard and with the accent it can be quite difficult for me to grasp what the narrator is saying.
As for the plot itself, I enjoyed the first part of the story more compare to the second part, where the timeline goes back and forth between the trial and the past events leading to the day where Constance was captured as a suspect for murdering her own husband.
I’m curious about the truth to the murder mystery, which is part of the reason why I kept on listening until the very end.
However, I find most parts from the second part of the story a bit dragging. The last few chapters are quite odd following Constance’s actions for finding the answers. I felt slightly disappointed with the answer to the mystery.
Overall, it’s still quite an enjoyable book. I enjoy listening to the narrator and a couple of red herrings thrown in this story manage to hold my interest until the very end.
I also found out from other reviews that this story was inspired by a true event, sadly it wasn’t mentioned on the audio version. I would’ve liked to know more about that.
I received an advanced audio book for free through Netgalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Huge thank you to the author and publisher!
⚠️ 𝐓𝐖: self-harm, suicide attempt, animal death, drug abuse, suicidal thoughts, brief mention of child abuse
However, there are times when the narrator’s voice is too small to be heard and with the accent it can be quite difficult for me to grasp what the narrator is saying.
As for the plot itself, I enjoyed the first part of the story more compare to the second part, where the timeline goes back and forth between the trial and the past events leading to the day where Constance was captured as a suspect for murdering her own husband.
I’m curious about the truth to the murder mystery, which is part of the reason why I kept on listening until the very end.
However, I find most parts from the second part of the story a bit dragging. The last few chapters are quite odd following Constance’s actions for finding the answers. I felt slightly disappointed with the answer to the mystery.
Overall, it’s still quite an enjoyable book. I enjoy listening to the narrator and a couple of red herrings thrown in this story manage to hold my interest until the very end.
I also found out from other reviews that this story was inspired by a true event, sadly it wasn’t mentioned on the audio version. I would’ve liked to know more about that.
I received an advanced audio book for free through Netgalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Huge thank you to the author and publisher!
⚠️ 𝐓𝐖: self-harm, suicide attempt, animal death, drug abuse, suicidal thoughts, brief mention of child abuse
Graphic: Animal death, Drug abuse, and Self harm
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Child abuse