THE BEST WAY TO BURY YOUR HUSBAND
BY ALEXIA CASALE
Published: 14th March 2024
VIKING BOOKS UK
Four new friends. Four dead bodies. One big problem . . .
Sally never meant to cave her husband’s head in with a skillet. Or at least she didn’t until suddenly, she did.
But Sally isn’t the only woman in town being pushed to breaking point. When coincidence brings four strangers together, a surprising solidarity is formed.
This darkly comedic, absorbing novel turns domestic violence, a subject the author is well versed in, on its head.
Stuck with their abusive husbands in the Covid-19 lockdowns, Sally, Janey, Samira and Ruth defend themselves in the ultimate way. Their characters are endearing, their husbands most definitely are not. Their story is so gripping, it’s a book to read in one sitting!
Whatever your knowledge of domestic violence, I urge you to read the author’s notes at the end of this book. As a side note, having worked at a women’s refuge and as a domestic violence survivor myself, this work of fiction is superbly written and deserves plaudits.
*I received an eARC from the publisher via Netgalley. This is my unbiased review.
5 / 5
Gripping, darkly comedic and intelligently written. This deserves to be read be everyone!