The Husband's Secret

By: Liane Moriarty

Narrated by: Caroline Lee

Length: 13 hrs and 44 mins

Publisher's summary

"My darling Cecilia, if you’re reading this, then I’ve died...."

Imagine that your husband wrote you a letter, to be opened after his death. Imagine, too, that the letter contains his deepest, darkest secret - something with the potential to destroy not just the life you built together, but the lives of others as well. Imagine, then, that you stumble across that letter while your husband is still very much alive....

Cecilia Fitzpatrick has achieved it all - she's an incredibly successful businesswoman, a pillar of her small community, and a devoted wife and mother. Her life is as orderly and spotless as her home. But that letter is about to change everything, and not just for her: Rachel and Tess barely know Cecilia - or each other - but they too are about to feel the earth-shattering repercussions of her husband’s secret.

Acclaimed author Liane Moriarty has written a gripping, thought-provoking novel about how well it is really possible to know our spouses - and, ultimately, ourselves.

©2013 Liane Moriarty (P)2013 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

“Spellbinding.... A knockout!” (Emily Giffin, New York Times best-selling author)

“The Husband’s Secret is so good, you won’t be able to keep it to yourself.” (USA Today)

“Lip-smacking and sharply intelligent.” (Entertainment Weekly)

Oh, what a tangled web we weave

The story was great! Loved all the different characters. I found myself wondering about them when I couldn't listen to the book. The narrator was fabulous! Would definitely recommend this book. Can't wait to try another.

My Favorite Liane Moriaty Yet

I literally gasped at times during this book. Was stunned by the ending. Thought this was one of Liane's best books to date. Could not put this one down. Delicious

I'm still kind of disappointed

Is there anything you would change about this book?

I don't understand the Tess story of this book. It's like it was included to fill space and add a sexual story line. She didn't know the victim, she doesn't know Cecilia, she doesn't know Rachel. I was hoping Will would tie in somehow or Felicity, but they don't. It's just there and makes no sense to the story, in my opinion.

Would you recommend The Husband's Secret to your friends? Why or why not?

Maybe as a beach read. It makes you think about the decisions you make and how things come together in life. It just looses steam at the end.

What does Caroline Lee bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

She is phenomenal. I actually chose this book because she read another one I just finished. I love her accents and her diction.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

No

Slow Read

Is there anything you would change about this book?

I've attempted to listen to this book while running but I seem to find it very slow in building a plot. It repeats events and seems a bit scattered. It's ok. Not my favorite by any means.

What do you think your next listen will be?

Not sure yet.

Have you listened to any of Caroline Lee’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, not sure.

Could you see The Husband's Secret being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

Maybe. Not sure.

Wonderfully written book

This novel captured my attention very fast and I could not stop listening. Liane Moriarty artistically weaves together a thought provoking story around her characters.

Entertaining

As with all of her books I have read, thus far, this book was entertaining, interesting and a bit mysterious. I enjoy this author's works and her ability to captivate my attention. It is like a breath of fresh air, amidst the seriousness of everyday life.

Just a basic romance/feelings-based novel with 3 narrators

This book was disappointing. The plot was a basic romance-style novel with few interesting plot points and scenes but with three narrators. Somehow I was eager enough to listen until the end, but I didn’t pay as close of attention as I might have in a more complex novel. There were a few feel-good moments but minimal suspense-filled or surprise moments. I most likely wouldn’t buy this author’s work again. I had no issues with the narrator.

Great book

I liked it the first time a few years ago. But had forgotten what happened. So I listened again. Still enjoyed it

Great story

This story has lots of twists and turns that keep you very engaged. The narration was a bit annoying and very distracting especially when the narrator employed the lisp for one of the children and the childish voice of another.

Exceptional!

I not only loved this well written story, but also the narrator! I will look for more audible books by this author AND this narrator!