A Founding Mother vs The Mad Wife: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Romance
A Founding Mother
A REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK In time for the 250th Anniversary of the birth of the United States comes a sweeping, intimate portrayal of Abigail Adams—wife of one president and mother to another—whose wit, willpower, and…
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The Mad Wife
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From bestselling author Meagan Church comes a haunting exploration of identity, motherhood, and the suffocating grip of societal expectations that will leave you questioning the…
The verdict
- Readers rate A Founding Mother highest: A Founding Mother 4.4 · The Mad Wife 3.9.
- The Mad Wife has the widest readership — 173928 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| A Founding Mother | The Mad Wife | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 3.9 (173928) |
| Hardcover | — | 3.7 (65) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (151) | 4.0 (489) |
Reception
| A Founding Mother | The Mad Wife | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 151 | 173928 |
| Pages | — | 321 |