Review: A Good Marriage

A Good Marriage by Kimberly McCreight
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is more subtle than I had originally believed it to be. Although each couple seems fit a certain type, the author does a reasonably good job adding depth to the relationships. The characters themselves are not as well fleshed out in many instances but perhaps that is part of the intrigue. Each character becomes more distinct yet it is their marriage that is their main identity. They are mostly strong women, accomplished and yet how much of their husbands’ or wives’ bad behavior will they allow? In real life, this is a real struggle. We choose our spouses who make decisions and we are left with the consequences of bad, sometimes terrifying, behavior. It’s not our fault but how much are we willing to pay for our spouse’s decisions?

Some of the sacrifices are simply part of agreeing to a couple hood, knowing there will be give and take. When is the price too high to stay in a marriage? It is very often not as clear cut as one would assume.

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