The Girls in the Stilt House vs The Mad Wife: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Romance
Side by side
The Girls in the Stilt House
THE USA TODAY BESTSELLER!"Remarkable debut.... [a] nearly flawless tale of loss, perseverance and redemption."—Publishers Weekly, STARRED reviewPerfect for readers of Where The Crawdads Sing! Set in 1920s Mississippi,…
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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 Girls in the Stilt House highest: The Girls in the Stilt House 4.1 · The Mad Wife 3.9.
- The Mad Wife has the widest readership — 173928 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| The Girls in the Stilt House | The Mad Wife | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.1 (60863) | 3.9 (173928) |
| Hardcover | 3.8 (14) | 3.7 (65) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (984) | 4.0 (489) |
Reception
| The Girls in the Stilt House | The Mad Wife | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 60863 | 173928 |
| Want to read | 66622 | — |
| Reading it now | 7506 | — |
| Written reviews | 4500 | — |
| Pages | 407 | 321 |