BY SALLY HEPWORTH
I just finished reading “The Mother-In-Law” by Sally Hepworth. Here are my thoughts.
This is not a new book, but I so enjoy this author’s books that when I saw this book in the library I jumped to take it out and was I glad I did.
The book begins with a death which is thought to be a murder. This means that every character in the story is a suspect and that means that the author goes back and tells the backstory of each character so that the reader has a better idea of who these characters are and how they interact with eachother.
The story revolves around the mother-in- law and the daughter-in-law and their relationship which seems fractures and typical of most relationships between mother and daughter in laws. But as the story unfolds the reader learns that nothing is as it seems.
I loved the relationship between the mother-in-law and her husband. It was full of genuine love and true feelings. I really enjoyed reading their backstory.
The kids I found unlikeable and selfish. They only carried about their inheritance and money. They were self serving and completely entitles, especially the daughter. The daugher-in-law was a mother of three who struggles and I thought all her actions were justified…I wont explain further. Suffice it to say that it was real. Towards the end of the book, the relationship with the mother-in-law was further developed and that is when the reader truly understand the mother-in-law and her intentions. She really does want the best for her spoilt entitled children. Its too bad they don’t realize that…but the daughter-in-law does.
All in all, while not my favourite Sally Hepworth book, it is definately worth a read.
Happy reading everyone
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