'I already knew that Karma Brown’s contemporary novels are exemplars of thoughtful, compelling, and truly original fiction.

Fiona Davis, national bestselling author of The Chelsea Girls Brown’s vivid storytelling deftly explores the joys and limitations of the role of wife – a wonderful read.' 'A sly, smart look at two women across two different decades as they navigate marriage, secrets, and society’s expectations.

Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of The Good Girl Brown knows how to keep readers riveted until the very last page.' A brilliant, brooding, timely novel, fraught with tension, that packs a punch. While Karma Brown’s signature style remains, it’s laced with something sinister and dark. ' Recipe for a Perfect Wife masterfully bridges the lives of two women, living sixty years apart, who refuse to fall victim to the patriarchy. Taylor Jenkins Reid, New York Times bestselling author of Daisy Jones & The Six This is a thrilling, audacious story about women daring to take control.' Karma Brown has long been a favorite of mine and this book is proof she just keeps getting better and better. Do you identify more with Nellie or with Alice? Why?ĩ.' Recipe for a Perfect Wife is a bold, intoxicating, page-turner. Do you see anything symbolic or metaphorical about Nellie’s tending to the garden? Does she remind you of other women from literature or mythology because of her skill for planting?Ĩ. Do you have a collection of old family recipes like Elise left Nellie? What is your favorite recipe passed down by family?ħ. Were you surprised by the plot twist in Nellie’s point of view?Ħ. Were you surprised by the quotes from old books and women’s magazines? What did you make of them?ĥ. Was it a mistake for Alice to agree to leave Manhattan? Does running away from your problems ever work out? What personal experiences have you had trying to start over in a new place?Ĥ. Do you see food playing a similar role in your own life, ever? Did you relate to the ways Alice and Nellie emotionally connected with the dishes they prepared?ģ. Food plays a role in bonding the characters in this book together, and also in creating power dynamics. What similar challenges do Alice and Nellie face in their marriages? What are differences between these two relationships? Do you think these similarities and differences are products of the different personalities at play, or of the different eras that these relationships occur in?Ģ.

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