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A review by pineconek
The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin
4.25
This book had my heart pounding.
Stepford Wives is a terrifying story of moving to suburbia as a wife and mother and losing yourself in that role. No social commentary is overtly said, yet each page is rich with it. I'm impressed and horrified.
I've heard people quote a study that allegedly shows that mariage makes women unhappier and die sooner, while the reverse is true for men. It's so good to have a wife, her stereotypes taken to an extreme - someone to cook, clean, look beautiful, take care of the children, all without fuss. At the end of the day, who wouldn't want a wife?
And who would actually want to become one?
Recommended if you enjoy stories of characters descending into madness (or are they?), understated domestic horror, and find nothing more frightening than being barefoot and pregnant. This was my first read by this author, and look forward to my next ones. 4.25 stars.
Stepford Wives is a terrifying story of moving to suburbia as a wife and mother and losing yourself in that role. No social commentary is overtly said, yet each page is rich with it. I'm impressed and horrified.
I've heard people quote a study that allegedly shows that mariage makes women unhappier and die sooner, while the reverse is true for men. It's so good to have a wife, her stereotypes taken to an extreme - someone to cook, clean, look beautiful, take care of the children, all without fuss. At the end of the day, who wouldn't want a wife?
And who would actually want to become one?
Recommended if you enjoy stories of characters descending into madness (or are they?), understated domestic horror, and find nothing more frightening than being barefoot and pregnant. This was my first read by this author, and look forward to my next ones. 4.25 stars.