A Boring Wife Settles the Score

In Autopsy of a Boring Wife (2018) Diane Delaunais reacts - and recovers - from her husband's defection. In this continuation of the story she gets a job, finds a lover and makes progress on her recovery while Jacques reconsiders his decision. Diane's character was more developed here and although she is still devastated by the divorce she doesn't have a bad word to say about Jacques. The story is set in Quebec and even in translation has a charming French Canadian flavour with an abundance of humour.

Can't believe this book was not written in English. It does not feel like a translated book other than the French names, and it reads smoothly. I do not have a chance to read the first book in the series before this one. I was able to keep along and it kept me entertained. I wish it was a little longer. The story itself feels too smoothy and not much conflicts were going on. It was kind of all over the place for how short the book was but everything feels realistic.
Justine Eyre does a good job narrating. Each characters has a unique voice, so it is easy to distinguish who is talking. The speed and pacing are very relaxed but not slow.
3.5 out of 5 stars

Received a free audio ARC from NetGalley and Dreamscape Media in exchange for an show more honest review. show less

Thank you NetGalley for this delightful book. It’s not deep, its not complicated. It is a story of a middle aged woman trying to get through her life after a divorce. She has friends, at the start of the book she gets a job, she has wonderful children. She needs rebound sex. Her husband left her for “The Bimbo” and now it’s time she had some manly companionship. This book will resonate with anyone over a certain age who has had it up to here with fake anything. Cheer her on. Would be fun for a book club or just a few friends drinking rose to enjoy it more.