The Book of Lost Names vs The Mad Wife: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Romance
Side by side
The Book of Lost Names
“A fascinating, heartrending page-turner that, like the real-life forgers who inspired the novel, should never be forgotten.” —Kristina McMorris, New York Times bestselling author of Sold on a MondayInspired by an…
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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
- Readers rate The Book of Lost Names highest: The Book of Lost Names 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
| The Book of Lost Names | The Mad Wife | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.3 (21) | 3.9 (173928) |
| Hardcover | 4.1 (106) | 3.7 (65) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (2825) | 4.0 (489) |
Reception
| The Book of Lost Names | The Mad Wife | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 2825 | 173928 |
| Want to read | 50 | — |
| Written reviews | 1 | — |
| Pages | — | 321 |