Lady Tan's Circle of Women vs The Mad Wife: Which Should You Read?
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Lady Tan's Circle of Women
Lady Tans Circle of Women is a 2023 historical novel written by Lisa See. It is inspired by the true story of Tan Yunxian, a woman physician from 15th-century China.
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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 Lady Tan's Circle of Women highest: Lady Tan's Circle of Women 4.5 · The Mad Wife 3.9.
- The Mad Wife has the widest readership — 173928 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Lady Tan's Circle of Women | The Mad Wife | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 3.9 (173928) |
| Hardcover | 4.2 (151) | 3.7 (65) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (2073) | 4.0 (489) |
Reception
| Lady Tan's Circle of Women | The Mad Wife | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 2073 | 173928 |
| Editions | 6 | — |
| Pages | 368 | 321 |