Oct 30, 2014 although the silent wife is a work of fiction, we have all heard of similar stories in the news and its unsettling to know that we walk amongst such tortured souls. I do most of my audiobooks while im driving around, so my mind can wander in and out with nonfiction a bit easier. Jodi and todd are at a bad place in their marriage. Harrison, who sadly passed away this april, has been heralded by many as being. Discussion questions use our litlovers book club resources. We have more than 100 active chapters in cities of all sizes, and new chapters are being launched by volunteers every week. The silent patient by alex michaelides reading guidebook. Sometimes fiction is difficult for me to listen to. Check out this list finding the best book club book can be tough since most book clubs have people with differing tastes. So get your hands on a copy now and join freutcake book club as we read the silent wife.
The silent wife is the story of two women who at the beginning are only connected by the men they have married. Ive found that the best book club discussion questions are ones that are openended and that get people to share their personal opinions. The glass house girls i loved this book i was riveted throughout. The silent wife a few short months are all it will take to make a killer out of her. Every other month, we post and discuss a book with these two. The novel takes a few chapters to clear its throat and set the plot in motion, but once the tracks are laid its full steam ahead. If not, you can visit the publisher or authors website and find online reading guides. A gripping emotional page turner with a twist that will take your breath away. Literary wives is an online book club that examines the meaning and role of. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy.
Long bright river by liz moore is an impactful story about the opioid epidemic and the complicated dynamic best book club picks for march 2020. Flag spoiler alert our book club met last night to discuss the silent wife by a. This novel explores the psychological issues of second marriages, and the hardships and darker sides of a marriage. In time, they become friends and later on each others support system. The end of the month signals discussion time for our october book club selection, the silent wife.
There is also something if not quite delightful, alluring in its unpleasantness. Not a prolific author by any means, harrison published three nonfiction works over the course of three decades. My current book club group is much more casual, but perhaps too much so. Dec 14, 2017 my current book club group is much more casual, but perhaps too much so. The silent wife did that for me and in the most unexpected way i gasped, laughed and cried. The silent wife is one of those books, a debut novel by a. She professes her love for her husband gabriel, as well as her. It is the story of two women who are second wives of two brothers in an italian family. Plus, you want to make sure its a book people will. A gripping emotional page turner with a twist that will take your breath away kindle edition by fisher, kerry.
I was floored by the depths contained in this bookflorio dissects two marriages with the measured eye of an anthropologist, but paints the husbands and wives with unexpected grace, humility, and pathos. The following questions may be used to lead discussions about this book in high school. The following are questions that can be used for book club discussions for silent sister. Book club questions for the silent patient by alex. It highlights the fact that one can never truly know a person. Harrisons the silent wife, readers learn that jodi will become a killer. Told in alternating voices, the silent wife is about a marriage in the throes of dissolution, a couple headed for catastrophe, concessions that cant be made, and promises that wont be kept. How to discuss a book helpful discussion tips generic discussion questionsfiction and nonfiction readthinktalk a guided reading chart also, consider these broad talking points to help get a discussion started for the silent wife. General book club questions for study and discussion. Riley macpherson was just a little girl when her older sister lisa died. If youre ready to start a book club, heres 40 of the best book club questions, for fiction.
Silent hearts book by gwen florio official publisher. The novel begins with the first entry from the diary of alicia berenson. Oct 03, 20 the silent wife would make a great book club discussion. Silent book club sunshine coast takes place on the third sunday of every month between 2 and 5pm at mykies by the bay on grand parade, kawana island. The book begins with maggie getting married to nico farinelli. Grab a drink andor snacks if you want to and settle in with your book and a bunch of fellow. A publication day interview with kerry fisher, author of the. The good news is that its very easy to launch a silent book club. Silent hearts is searing, brave, and complex, but most importantly, an absolute pleasure to read. Book discussion questions for any book courtesy of bookbundlz story. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. For people who like their thrillersslashmysteries to have twisty plots and straightforward writing, this recent release is one. And i realized that you dont always need monsters, ghosts, possessed dolls, or ax murderers in a story to make the hair on the back of your neck stand up. The perception we may have of someone is sometimes how we want to see them and not a clear reflection of who they truly are.
A silent wife is a wellwritten novel that brings out the secrets and lies that surround a family and the experiences of being a second wife. The silent wife by kerry fisher blog tour this chick reads. Everyone is welcome, and anyone can join or launch a chapter. Some of these questions are found on line at st martins press, others are created for our bookies discussion.
How two women quietly reading books in an sf bar started an. Promising to be the debut novel of the season the silent patient is a shocking psychological thriller of a womans act of violence against her husbandand of the therapist obsessed with uncovering her motive. Oct 02, 2014 midmonth, well suggest a way to incorporate the novel into your own book club meeting and then present questions for discussion as october comes to close. Many books have reading guides at the end of the book that are perfect to use for your book club. Much is at stake, including the affluent life they lead in their beautiful waterfront condo in chicago, as she, the killer, and he, the victim, rush haplessly toward the main event. Jodi brett and todd gilbert have been together for 20 years but todds infidelity lead to the demise of his relationship with jodi, and, ultimately the end of his life. Did it hook you immediately, or take some time to get. Some members may be shy, others might have a hard time openly disagreeing, and you. Apr 06, 2016 book clubs should be a place where people are the most sympathetic if you havent found time to read.
If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that. At the bottom of the page you will also find useful links, all in one place. Unfortunately, i wasnt able to find a discussion guide but i doubt that one is necessary. Much is at stake, including the affluent life they lead in their beautiful waterfront condo in chicago, as she the killer and he the victim rush haplessly toward the main event. The silent wife was a really exciting and enjoyable read.
Our 23 hour meetings are primarily a social gathering with a mere 10 minute discussion about the book snuck somewhere in the middle. While the concept of open book discussion at your book club is easy to grasp, it is a little harder to practice. The silent patient by alex michaelides is a twisty psychological thriller that lives up to the hype and more. The silent patient by alex michaelides shows you exactly what type of book its aiming to be from the very first sentence. The following version of this book was used to create this lesson plan. Aug 21, 2017 ive been in a lot of book clubs, and i know its not always easy to get a conversation going on a book. Alicia berenson is married to a successful fashion photographer.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the silent wife. The silent wife is the latest book by kerry fisher and one ive been so excited about. Disturbing as you cant quite like anyone except, the dog, freud, aptly named. Were they brought to life in a cliche or in a unique manner. I decided to come up with a generic list of book club questions to compel us to dig deeper than did you like the book. Much is at stake, including the affluent life they lead in their beautiful waterfront condo in chicago, as she, the killer, and. Truly, jodi and todd are fascinating and it would be a lot of fun to dissect their. The silent sister by diane chamberlain was our bookies book club read for february 2014. The silent wife is a boning knife of a novel, sharp and quick. It is an online book club that meets once a month on facebook to discuss that. As a member or leader of a book club, you are likely to be reading books on a wide variety of topics, both fiction and nonfiction. I was stunned to learn that she passed away earlier this year while working on a second novel and before she could witness the appreciation that her first work. We encourage people all over the world to start their own silent book clubs.
Org you cant blame the publishers of the silent wife for hyping it as the new gone girl. The silent wife would make a great book club discussion. Silent sister by diane chamberlain discussion questions the following are questions that can be used for book club discussions for silent sister. The silent wife by kerry fisher dole whip and books.
Expertly plotted and reminiscent of gone girl and these things hidden, the silent wife ensnares the reader from page one and does not let go. Every book page contains useful information for your book group including book club questions. The silent wife by kerry fisher was previously titled the secrets of second wives. Jun 25, 20 a site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. Everything seems perfect until one evening, when alicia shoots him five times in the face, and then never speaks another word. The silent patient by alex michaelides feels like it could be the big psychological thriller debut of 2019. Truly, jodi and todd are fascinating and it would be a lot of fun to dissect their relationship over a glass of wine or two. In one of my past book clubs, we literally only read books that included discussion questions at the end of the book because we wanted to be certain wed have a meaningful discussion. The silent wife is a close look at the common law marriage of jodi and todd. I felt this was one of the easiest books to get through since i was dying to know how the events were going to unfold. No matter the genre, age, notoriety, or length of the book of the moment, book club questions can kickstart or enhance your group discussion.
A famous painter married to an indemand fashion photographer, she lives in a grand house with big windows overlooking a park in one of londons most desirable areas. Alicia berenson was thirtythree years old when she killed her husband. Expertly plotted and reminiscent of gone girl and these things hidden, the silent wif e ensnares the reader from page one and does not let go. When you have a book that is such a hit as gillian flynns gone girl was last year it is. Book discussion questions for any book your book club.
Whether you are discussing characters and their actions, setting, theme, or images, having a guide to questions that will. If youve been too busy to read, you deserve respite from the cold, cruel world, and a cookie. Paperback, 326 pages published june 25th 20 by penguin books first published 20. The silent wife the washington post the guardian goodreads book companion jodi and todd are at a bad place in their marriage. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. Jun 23, 2019 the silent wife by kerry fischer book club help. The silent wife is the tale of a longterm relationship gone bad without any possible way to fix it. Here are some questions to consider when discussing the book with your book club members or here with us in the comments below. Harrison because it was suggested that i would like this book if i liked gone girl. A harrisons the silent wife is a clean, understated thriller npr. A happy place for bibliophiles to come together and read as a group. The silent wife by kerry fisher meet your next favorite book. Sep 05, 2016 when you choose a popular book club book, you can often find a wealth of book discussion questions already written for you. Book club discussion questions this page gives you a full list of all the books featured on this site, split between fiction and non fiction.
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