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Positive tags
Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Synopsis
John had many things - money, high regard, friends, and power. He was a builder by trade, a master of the physical domain. The objects that fell before him only arose to become greater structures. But it was John's wife who both enchanted and haunted this small town. Floyd, manager of Main Street Hardware, coveted John's wife. Otis just plain loved her. And Daphne loved her too, but Daphne thought she'd love her even more if John's wife were dead. And Gordon was obsessed with capturing the very essence of her on film, though this was impossible since John's wife just didn't seem to be there. That was the strange thing about John's wife - she seemed to have a thereness that just was not quite there. She was always in the hearts and minds of the town, an endearing and ubiquitous presence, yet few people, if asked, could describe her, even when she passed right before their very eyes. To this small town John's wife was as much a mystery as a coveted object.
John's Wife: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
A literary fantasy exploring obsession and perception in a small town where multiple characters fixate on an enigmatic woman who seems barely present despite being ubiquitous. Contains adult themes of obsession, covetousness, and psychological complexity.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include obsession and stalking.
Who'll love this
Adult readers interested in literary explorations of desire and perception will find this experimental narrative intriguing.