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The Third Wife

A riveting family drama with a dark mystery at its core.

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Discuss The Third Wife by Lisa Jewell

What role does Jane/Abby play in the story?

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Jul. 09, 2015
by joang

Do you think Maya's death was accidental or suicide?

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Jul. 09, 2015
by joang

In what ways is the "Board of Harmony" ironic?

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Jul. 06, 2015
by CheriFaith

What do you think drew Adrian to Susie and Caroline. How were they different?

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Jul. 06, 2015
by CheriFaith

What do you think are some of the causes of Luke's restlessness?

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Jul. 04, 2015
by Peggy H

What do you think were some of Adrian's greatest fears? How did they play out in each of his marriages?

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Jul. 04, 2015
by Peggy H

What would you describe as the major themes of this story? Would you say it is a redemptive story?

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Jul. 04, 2015
by Peggy H

Did you feel that Maya was a sympathetic character?

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Jul. 04, 2015
by Peggy H

NSFW Language

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Jul. 04, 2015
by Peggy H

What did you see as the strengths/weaknesses of the book?

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Jul. 04, 2015
by Peggy H

Is Cat's email bullying of Maya forgivable and/or understandable? Is Cat a bad person?

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Jul. 04, 2015
by Peggy H

The Wolfes seemed like the ultimate blended family. What do you think made it work?

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Jul. 04, 2015
by Peggy H

A study found that the more divorces and remarriages a child lives through, the more likely he is to divorce and the more failed marriages he'll experience as an adult. Do you see this as the future of the children in this novel?

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Jul. 02, 2015
by candaceb

What was your first impression of Adrian? Did you like him?

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Jul. 02, 2015
by candaceb

Pearl describes Adrian as "addicted to being in love." What kept him in the cycle of addiction? What was the first step he took toward sobriety?

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Jun. 30, 2015
by dorinned

What impact do you think the e-mails had on Maya? How might you have responded?

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Jun. 30, 2015
by dorinned

How would you write the post-epilogue narrative?

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Jun. 29, 2015
by dorinned

What do you think prompted the author to write this story?

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Jun. 28, 2015
by joang

In what ways do Adrian's children adjust and react to each of his new wives?

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Jun. 25, 2015
by lilliantpr

Which of Adrian's children do you relate to the most and why?

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Jun. 23, 2015
by juliaa

How would you describe Cat's relationship with Adrian?

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Jun. 22, 2015
by dlpiano

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