The Mad Wife vs The Only Woman in the Room: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Romance
Side by side
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…
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The Only Woman in the Room
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERTHE USA TODAY BESTSELLERBestselling author Marie Benedict reveals the story of a brilliant woman scientist only remembered for her beauty.Her beauty almost certainly saved her from 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.
How to choose
Scores by source
| The Mad Wife | The Only Woman in the Room | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.9 (173928) | 4.5 (2) |
| Hardcover | 3.7 (65) | 3.6 (63) |
| Google Books | — | 5.0 (1) |
| Apple Books | 4.0 (489) | 4.0 (1647) |
Reception
| The Mad Wife | The Only Woman in the Room | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 173928 | 1647 |
| Want to read | — | 6 |
| Pages | 321 | 305 |