"For the first time in my life I don't mind the mess of that. I don't feel like I have to make it right. I don't mind being imperfect."
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I loved this book. It felt like a cross between Expectation (by Anna Hope), if you've read it, and a murder mystery.
I loved how the story was told - split into three sections, one for each Eleanor, Nancy, and Mary, and Hall's writing has such attention to detail, that I really felt like I was part of the story. This book is missing some of the classic murder mystery features - for example there is very little police presence throughout, instead focusing on how Nancy's murder affects each character in the story. However, this did make the storytelling a lot slower than the usual thriller.
I adored each of the women. It's no secret that I love an imperfect character and, as the title suggests, Mary, Nancy, and Eleanor are imperfect, and in the best way! The men, on the other hand, are one-dimensional. They're very flat, and seem to have very similar opinions on the world and life, although it's portrayed very differently. This is one of the main reasons it wasn't a five star read for me.
I did think the ending was unexpected, in the best way, but it wasn't a complete surprise. Hall does a brilliant job of lining up clues, and then following through, whether that is to confirm or deny it!
Overall, I really did enjoy the book and the storytelling within it. It really made me think about my own future and what I want to achieve in life, which was something I wasn't expecting to get out of this read. I would recommend this to anyone who liked Expectation (and if you read Imperfect Women and like it, then add Expectation to your to read list!) and anyone who likes a dive into imperfection and strong, interesting women. In fact, just add this to your to read list!
Thank you to NetGalley and Orion Publishing who sent me this book in exchange for an honest review.
Pub date: August 6th 2020
Content warnings: murder, emotional and domestic abuse
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