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The Husbands: A Read with Jenna Pick: A Novel

An exuberant debut, The Husbands delights in asking: How do we navigate life, love, and choice in a world of never-ending options? 

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Published Apr 2, 2024

352 pages

Average rating: 6.27

704 RATINGS

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b_marie
May 01, 2025
4/10 stars
****Spoilers****

2.5. This was not for me, sorry to those who loved it. The idea of the story was so good and different from anything I had read before that I was hooked and couldn't wait to get into it, but the actual story just doesn't match up with the synopsis. Lauren is just annoying and picky (and I thought I was picky) She would send back a husband for something so small and not really giving these men a chance which made the story hard for me because I didn't get a chance to be invested in anyone in the book. She complained about a husband, who after he fell down the attic stairs, was getting more attention than her from her own friends and family. I think my expectations for her were too high. The ending felt rushed and wasn't satisfying. She didn't pick a husband. She just stopped and settle for whoever came out, without even meeting him. I thought this book was going to be more thought provoking and it was a bit of a letdown. I will say I liked the last husband and the last chapter in his pov was nice. Wish I got to know more about him.
Janet 1229
Apr 20, 2025
2/10 stars
Nothing ever happens. Very repetitive
FabiCee
Apr 19, 2025
7/10 stars
I was constantly searching for the message behind the story and there were so many! These were a few that came up for me: -Dating volatility, modern society welcoming this “thank you next” mentality -The mystery of the unknown can be a beautiful part of life to be welcomed -We never know how things are going to go so just jump in, and wish the for the best -How do you know what aspects of a partner to accept or reject? What are your bottom lines in love? -Your whole life can change if you miss that train, visit a new coffee shop, change your major. Scary or wonderful? -You have a million potential soulmates, don’t lose hope! -“Standing still” can be nice
sjcb
Apr 03, 2025
3/10 stars
I just wanted to get to the end to see how it ended because it was just a repeat cycle.
Elwoodmum
Apr 02, 2025
6/10 stars
I love the concept but after a while got bored of all the new descriptions, when I knew it would change again soon!

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