Mrs. Kimble / Jennifer Haigh / 400 p.

This is a personal look into the lives of three women who were all married to the same man over the course of 25 years in the 1960s to the 1980s. It is the pitiful story of how one man can affect the lives of the women who put their trust in him.

Analysis
Author Jennifer Haigh is possessed of impressive literary talent, although it took me halfway through the book before I appreciated what she was trying to do. What she does is create honest, individual characters who all deal with their life circumstances in unique ways. One woman is handles things with maturity while another totally loses control of her life. There are no cookie-cutter characters here.

The historical depiction of American in the late-90s is interesting. The author presents an America that is not perfect but is very different from the one we have today. And the portrayal of the children in the story is heartwrenching.

Recommendation 
Another person who read this book called it a "manhater" book, but I disagree. It is true that this book will likely appeal more to women than men, especially to women older than 30. But, rather than a novel about gender issues, this book is a depiction of how the decisions of one person can affect the lives of those around them. While one of the male characters is truly worthy of some ill feeling, not all men  (albeit few) in the book  are so bad. The book shows women strong and weak and children affected by abandonment.

If you are seeking a feel-good story, this is not it. It is a serious book for readers looking for a novel that deals with the consequences of human dishonesty.