Mrs. Kimble by Jennifer Haigh
Publisher: Harper Collins (May 2011, first published Jan 2004)
Source: Publisher via TLC Book Tours
Formats Available: Hardcover, Kindle, Paperback, Audio
Format Read: Paperback
My thoughts: Mrs. Kimble explores the relationships that three women have with one man, Ken Kimble. Ken is a man who wears several different “hats” throughout the story and while he is a very prominent character in the book, the story really isn’t about him.
As the title would indicate the story is about Mrs. Kimble, or to be more specific the three Mrs. Kimbles. Each of the Mrs. Kimbles is different as can be. Birdie married young and stays home with her children, Joan was a career woman who was taking time to reassess her life, and Dinah, the young trophy wife who may or may not have been suffering from a bit of hero worship.
Haigh has the ability to make you love and hate them all at the same time. As the story evolves we learn more about each of them. Their personalities shine through in how they handle the news that their husband isn’t who they thought he was.
Mrs. Kimble is Jennifer Haigh’s debut novel initially published in 2004. Since then she has published several other works. This was my first time reading her, but it will not be the last. I really enjoyed the way she developed the characters throughout the story.
You’ve got to love it when an author makes you experience a wide range of emotion while reading their work. Especially when the character is frustrating you to no end, but you continue rooting for them to come through.
You can find Jennifer on the web:
Jennifer Haigh’s Website; Jennifer Haigh on Facebook
© 2012, Teresa. All rights reserved.
Wow, I need to read that! I’m going to put Mrs. Kimble on my TBR list for sure.
I am so glad you enjoyed this book! I have read every single one of Haigh’s novels all because of this one. This book was so twisted and intense to me, I just loved it!
I really enjoyed Haigh’s writing style in FAITH – I definitely want to read more of her books!
Thanks for being a part of the tour.
Great review. Definitely sounds like one that makes you feel (for good or bad).
If Mrs. Kimble is as good as Faith, then I can see how you enjoyed it. I definitely want to give Jennifer’s other works a try. Thanks for bringing this to my attention!
Wow, it sounds like Haigh writes wonderful characters. This sounds excellent!
I was really impressed by the characters, especially since this was her debut. Thanks for stopping by.
I’ve read two of her books and loved them both: Faith and Baker Towers. In fact, Faith was one of my top five books from last year.
Looks like I should read this one too!
I hope to read both of those soon. I keep hearing great things about all of her books on this tour. Thanks for stopping by.
I’ve been seeing nothing but good things about Jennifer Haigh’s work. This one looks to be another winner! I love the premise and will be keeping an eye out for this one.