The Favor - Nora Murphy
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Publication Date:
May 31, 2022
Leah, who had been a successful attorney, has spiraled downward into alcoholism and self loathing as the result of fear of her husband. McKenna, a pediatrician, has given up her work and stays home, also fearful of her husband. Leah sees McKenna in the supermarket. Recognizing McKenna as someone she used to be, Leah becomes obsessed with her. Soon we have a plot that is somewhat familiar from a past popular film.
Told in alternating timelines and POVs, it took me a while to decide I liked this psychological thriller. An interesting plot line and well written, I didn’t like any of the characters. Despite their controlling, abusive husbands, these women were of some means and had resources, yet immobilized by their inaction and inability to get out of their situations. Yet, I do realize this is reflective of some real life experiences.
Domestic abuse is an important subject. Unfortunately, I’m not sure that with the wishful thinking solution, anything could be learned from this book to help women in this situation. There is, though, a list of resources in the author’s note at the end.
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