Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. The husband’s secret (Spoilers!) Judy finally tells Jen that she was responsible for the hit-and-run that killed her husband. I felt manipulated, not sure either was necessary. It details the lives of three women who are impacted by the murder of a teen girl that happened nearly thirty years ago. When she finds a letter in the attic from her husband … I think that part was unbelievable. I think the same could've been accomplished with less. Author: Liane Moriarty. Setting. I used the audio-version. The ending was surprising and traumatic. I believe Cecelia has the most interesting story, the truth of looking after 3 children and then finding out your husband is not the person you believed he was. The twisted mystery that's left viewers divided begins with two women: Karen Miller (Lily Rabe) and Mary Barlow (Amy Brenneman) on opposite ends of a prisoner's glass window. Was Harry's death an accident or a murder? At least that's how it came across to me! ( Log Out / Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Paul … Who would kill Harry and why? I like the book and I say that up front. She has spent her whole life blaming the death on the wrong man. All of the cash had been moved to a secret bank account by Evan. This book was excellently crafted from beginning to end, building up the three main women as they saw themselves and as others saw them. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. I wasn't sure exactly how the Tess/Will/Felicity story tied in with the Cecelia/John Paul/Rachel/Janie story, but it was interesting. Three women cope with moments of crisis as their lives intersect in unexpected ways. How can you cope when the people you love the most have fallen in love with each other, yet have never been intimate making you seem like the bad person. One thing that bothered me quite a bit and I am not sure why is, the way they portrayed the husband as being very disorganized, almost childlike or foolish, while the wife was OCD. I agree with *Catherine*: "This book was excellently crafted from beginning to end....". As Jennifer regains her memory in Secret Obsession, the audience gradually comes to understand exactly what went on the night she was assaulted.Secret Obsession's cold open shows her being remorselessly hunted by a knife-wielding psychopath like an early victim in a slasher flick.She's too slippery for her assailant, though, and is instead knocked over and left with bad head trauma, leading … The Husband's Secret Page 1 . Only thing that bugged me was Tess in the epilogue (no spoilers) but was that really going happen? The ending of Possessor features that same assessment with the same box of objects. HBO's 30 Coins left fans stunned when Elena's husband, Mario, was conjured up by a shaman outside Pedraza after it seemed like he ran away or was dead. Here's the ending of 'Us,' explained. Meanwhile, Tess O'Leary is a career woman who returns to Sydney with her son after her husband, Will, confesses that he is in love with her cousin and best friend, Felicity. I am quite a slow reader to be honest, If i don’t understand a part in the book i will just go back about 4 pages and re-read it until i get it into my head. I have an aversion to books that get to be much more than 300 or so pages anyway so that may be influencing my opinion as well. I guess finally knowing what happened to Janie and then needing somewhere to put her guilt for running over Polly canceled the events out in her mind. I know the stories are a little different but it had many similarities to me. This was a book club read for me. Welcome back. The Husband’s Secret is so good, you won’t be able to keep it to yourself.”. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy new year. Years ago, I would have been with Meg, and not picked up the book because the title was off-putting to me. Many of the characters' actions were disappointing but I would still recommend the book. I liked all the characters, but Tess seemed the most real, but I was hoping she'd end up with Connor. I have recommended it several times. The ending seemed fitting. The ending was really interesting. It's not a book that I would've chosen on my own. This book has weirded me out, i'm not sure if i liked it or not. Otherwise it did make you think about all those decisions and tiny twists of fate that shape our lives. I forget the character's names, but the woman whose husband was having an affair with her cousin, that story didn't tie in completely at the end. That said, fans weren't sure if it was a zombie, the real Mario trapped in a mystical prison or some other supernatural ploy this necromancer schemed up to get to Elena and her Judas coin. That's a lesson the second Mrs. de Winter (Lily James) begins to understand in Netflix's Rebecca after her whirlwind romance with the dashing and wealthy Maxim de … Rachel Crowley – A 70 year old lady who has suffered the agonizing loss of her daughter, Janie, about 30 years ago when somebody murdered her. The book contains two main themes, from which i interpreted as being The Berlin Wall and the TV show The biggest loser. But with a secret in her pocket, Judy and Jen's relationship hits its climax in Episode Nine. A couple of "reveals" bothered me however...Polly was consistantly described as being so beautiful foreshadowing the tragic twist involving her and the revelation that Rachel's daughter had the disease that would have ultimately been fatal - the abnormally long limbs (Polly loses an arm). Amid three intertwined storylines and terrific plot twists, Moriarty presents a nuanced and moving portrait of the meaning of love, both marital and familial, and how life can hinge on a misunderstanding or a decision made in haste. The 3 characters are based in Australia and they are…. And how Alice copes with it all sets the premise of the show. I really enjoyed how everything tied together. There’s also a secret ending to Hellblade, or rather an extra scene you can get. I rated it a 3, maybe 3.5. I think with a letter of that importance, no matter how messy you are, you would have that kept safe. In the end, John finds Karen (Emma) and restrains her. Just finished it today, liked it not loved it. If it wasn’t for the Berlin Wall Cecilia would never have found the letter, and then she wouldn’t be sitting here, at the kitchen table, willing herself not to rip it open. I was disappointed Tess didn't dump the husband and take up with Connor. The consequences of his secret come full circle in the climax. A minor gripe that only slightly takes away from my thoughts that The Husband's Secret was a well-crafted, thoughtful, thought-provoking novel. I went "I KNEW IT" when I read about Janie's real cause of death, but it made me sad that nobody else knew about it. But soon it turns out that Bray, too, isn’t as perfect as he seems. The Husband’s Secret has been purchased by CBS, and Blake Lively has signed on to star in the television adaptation. But since that time, I've see the consequences of "secrets"--not that big a one, luckily. I think that story line was interesting but didn't fit with what was going on in this book. The Secret Ending. In the home, "Russell" and Jennifer have reached an awkward truce – though it is clear Jennifer knows, now, that something is wrong. I couldn't believe she stayed after he treated her like he did. ( Log Out / Three Wishes was a disappointment in comparison. The Husband's Secret is a novel by Liane Moriarty that was first published on 30 July 2013. I did enjoy the book very much. The Husband's Secret, Liane Moriarty The novel is set in Sydney, Australia, where Cecilia Fitzpatrick is a happily married mother-of-three who leads a seemingly perfect life. It was all because of the Berlin Wall. Chapter one. I thought the ending was great; the classic definition of "come full circle". Myself, i love to read thriller or mystery genre books leading this book to grab my attention. Based on the hit novel by Gillian Flynn — who also adapted her own work for the screen — the film tells the story of a crumbling marriage between Nick … Synopsis. The ending was unexpected and got me thinking about how little daily twists and turns can impact a person's life in such a big way. The whole sad story was triggered by the simple mistake of forgetting a doctor's appointment. I know she does it for the sake of her children, but could you really go back from there? In true domestic noir fashion, My Husband's Wife has an ending that won't disappoint, but be forewarned: when you're done reading this book, you may never look … Mary is looking for information regarding her missing teenage daughter Theresa (Stella Baker). I really liked the book; maybe the title could have been tweaked? Bray Johnson sticks around a little longer and helps the family fix all the damage that a hurricane causes to their house. She lives in Sydney, Australia, with her husband and two children. I also agree with the person above who mentioned that it was a bit much having so much on their day to day interactions. I’m new to this so please don’t be too harsh! The way Janie's part of the story was written, I thought it might have to do with drugs as she had taken a pill the morning of her death; however, that was never really discussed after that point, and her disease was brought up as an afterthought. The book is based on 3 women who have suffered terrible events. ( Log Out / Synopsis (via Lifetime) A woman wakes to discover she's been in a coma after an accident and is suffering… I went onto my kindle and searched through some of the most popular books until I came across “The Husbands Secret”. I predicted the content of the letter but it didn't matter. I was completely drawn in to the narrative twist and turns of the novel. His Secret Marriage or The Husband (2019 Lifetime) Cast: Karissa Lee Staples, Matt Cohen, AprilAnn Dais Listen to the Lifetime Uncorked Podcast here! Ending 1 - Norah Accepts Her Fate If players choose the first ending, Norah accepts her fate and transforms into an amphibious creature yet again, and for the last time. I didn't guess the secret >_<. The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty is a modern day take on the story of Pandora and her box. Did anyone else see the parallels between The Husband's Secret and Gone Girl? The real Russell is MIA. When Jennifer (Brenda Song) wakes up in a hospital with amnesia after an attack by a mysterious unidentified assailant, she's thankfully released into the care of her loving husband, Ryan I felt that the last part was too much of "an eye for an eye". Genres: Mystery. The ending?!? I was amazed how everything fit together. In Season 1’s finale Rodolfo’s wife revealed that she was pregnant with her husband’s child. John is determined to find Karen as he risks revisiting his past once again. Summary: The story pivots on three main characters: Celia, Tess and Rachel. However, I almost didn't pick up the book to read because the title was so off-putting -- it didn't sound like my kind of book. The epilogue was interesting, but felt too flippant; after all, there is murder, infidelity, & a poor little girl losing her arm, but all the alternate possibilities are presented in a way suggesting the author's private joke at the expense of the characters. JP obviously was a murderer, Will was a cheater, and Rachel's husband died with the secret of where he truly was the day his daughter died. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Although his upbeat outlook towards life is contagious, he fails to tell Miranda why he’s truly there. She has a successful Tupperware business, a great husband and three wonderful kids. Before we move on, let’s look at something else. I have now read four more books by this author and definitely liked Big Little Lies the most followed closely by The Last Anniversary. The Husband’s Secret: Book Review by Dinh. With Blake Lively. I read this book when it first came out but, on reflection, I realized I've completely forgotten what it was about. This book took me 2 days to read. WELL, what the hell...I think i expected this book to be a bit more thrilling. I went onto my kindle and searched through some of the most popular books until I came across “The Husbands Secret”. The Ending. Either this book wasn't that interesting or I'm developing early-onset-dementia. The lives of three women all come crumbling down after one of the women discovers a secret letter written by her husband. I think it is the choices than the secret that change the course in their life. During a chance encounter, Connie runs into Paul Martel and in a minor accident, she scrapes her knees. Tasya identifies them with ease, but with one key difference: she does not mention her guilt about the butterfly. I felt most sorry for Connor as it seemed like nothing worked out for him (except he wasn't hurt by the car). The end of the novel includes an ironic twist as author Moriarty shows how tiny decisions can change the scope of dozens of lives. I know she stayed with him because of her son, but it made me angry just the same. That aside, I feel Rachel let John Paul off the hook after she ran over Polly. Trying to do the best for her 6 year old son Liam, she moves back in with her mother for a while, falling in love with another man her story shows the importance of decisions. I really enjoyed this book quite a bit. Except that was impossible. ( Log Out / The only doubt I have about the ending is, would Cecilia really be able to go on living with a man she thought was a murderer. Since being at college I have had barely any time to sit down and read a book. It was a quick read for me. 5 Stars. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. 'Unfaithful' ending explained Unfaithful starts off with Edward (Gere) and Connie (Lane) as mentioned above live in one New York’s suburban area. Rachel carried around all that sadness, guilt, and anger, and John-Paul hated himself for years, and none of that was necessary. Even after reading many of the com. I suspect you are in one of two camps at this point: (a) you are a Nicholas Sparks fan and you've seen Safe Haven, or (b) you have no intentions of seeing Safe Haven or, if you do, it's only because you're being forced to see it. Throughout What Lies Beneath, Claire (Pfeiffer) is haunted by a female ghost, and at first believes it to be her neighbor, who's seemingly disappeared after a fight with her husband. Jordan Peele's social thriller 'Us' has a twist ending to match its wild ambitions, hitting a political theme with force. Two days ago I chose to embark on some reading. I enjoyed the book very much and thought it was very well crafted. Liane Moriarty is the kind of … Celia has what appears to be a perfect life. Janie's disease...ugh! Since being at college I have had barely any time to sit down and read a book. Just to watch him squirm a bit since he never really took responsibility for what he did. When Polly crawls in bed with JP and Cecilia right after she reads the letter she narrates that "she just knows they will pay for this mistake together"....so I suspected something would happen to Polly, but I didn't guess what so I read until the end and enjoyed the book. When reading the book you may find yourself took back in time to when the Berlin wall was being taken down and what the 3 women where doing at the time. Please buy me a coffee (or glass of ) Support Lifetime Uncorked by leaving a $3 tip. This book wasn't at all what I thought it would be. I just wish there was a little more between Rachel and John Paul before the epilogue. Tess O’leary – A middle aged women who has also found out lies about her husband and best friend. Excellent read. Plot Summary. I thought the title was perfect considering all the husbands had secrets... JP obviously was a murderer, Will was a cheater, and Rachel's husband died with the secret of where he truly was the day his daughter died. I really kept me guessing. The remainder of the book will focus on what to do with John Paul’s long-dead secret, which impacts every character in the book. The epilogue is what is stuck in my head about this book. I didn't think I would like the book, it was chosen for my book club, but ended up enjoying all the twists & turns in the plot. Wondered what others thought of the ending. Two days ago I chose to embark on some reading. I have to admit, I knew that John Paul's actions didn't kill Janie. Just a bit? The epilogue was interesting. All of the major characters have been brought together in one central location. Finding Alice follows the story of Alice (played by Keeley Hawes) who finds her husband dead at the bottom of the stairs one night and suddenly sees herself being the prime suspect of the case. The novel tells the story of three women, whose lives unexpectedly interconnect after one of them discovers a devastating secret. I finished this book last month for my book club, The ending was interesting, and I didn't see it coming at all. I thought the author did a very good job writing about feelings, actions and consequences of secrets. When Mary gets to know about a dead body, indicative of Theresa’s fate, she finally comes to terms with her grief and eventually gets together with her estranged husband. In his will, he confessed what he had done, and relayed the details of that account. I agree with Sophie's comment about the aneurysm being quite a coincidence. Nothing really happens except what they do in their daily life, i found that boring. As you saw in the title of this post, we are going to discuss the ending of Safe Haven at length. Liane Moriarty is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Nine Perfect Strangers, Three Wishes, Truly Madly Guilty, Big Little Lies, The Husband’s Secret, The Hypnotist’s Love Story, and What Alice Forgot. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. I felt most sorry for Connor as it seemed like nothing worked out for him (except he wasn't hurt by the car). Even after reading many of the comments posted here my mind is a blank. The comparison was a bit far fetched IMO. Even the epilogue was believable since people really never know what was and what could have been, or why. I thought the book was decent. The season ends with Max and Norah distancing themselves from Abby and Ginny, even though the four of them need each other more than ever in light of the Sophie-Max breakup and Abby's … I read this book when it first came out but, on reflection, I realized I've completely forgotten what it was about. The Husband’s Secret, quite frankly, has everything a great book needs – likable, relatable characters, a convincing, intriguing plot, and the writing… superb might be a good enough word, but that still feels like undermining it. The epilogue was interesting. If you are in the latter group, you may want to stick around. Change ). The novel appeared on both The New York Times and the USA Today best-seller lists. Cecelia Fitzpatrick – A women of about 40 years married to the love of her life, she has 3 children and is your stereotypical housewife really. However, the neighbor eventually returns, and it turns out this haunting is a lot more personal. 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