The Barman of the Ritz vs The Mad Wife: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Romance
The Barman of the Ritz
Paris, 1940. Despite the Occupation, the prestigious Ritz Hotel has managed to remain open. Its bar becomes a favorite spot for Nazis eager for a taste of French refinement. Its celebrated barman, Frank Meier, is forced…
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The Mad Wife
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom 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
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Mad Wife has the widest readership — 173928 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| The Barman of the Ritz | The Mad Wife | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 3.9 (173928) |
| Hardcover | 4.0 (1) | 3.7 (65) |
| Apple Books | 4.0 (29) | 4.0 (489) |
Reception
| The Barman of the Ritz | The Mad Wife | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 29 | 173928 |
| Pages | 376 | 321 |