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The Stepford Wives [Kindle Edition]

Ira Levin (Author)
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
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The internationally bestselling novel that has inspired two Hollywood movies. With an introduction by Chuck Palahniuk.

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The women of Stepford are not all that they seem...

All the beautiful people live in idyllic Stepford, Connecticut, an affluent, suburban Eden populated with successful, satisfied hubbies and beautiful, dutiful wives. For Joanna Eberhart, newly arrived with her husband and two children, it all seems too good to be true – from the sweet Welcome Wagon lady to all those cheerful, friendly faces in the supermarket checkout lines.

But just beneath the town’s flawless surface, something is sordid and wrong – something abominable with roots in the local Men’s Association. And it may already be too late for Joanna to save herself from being devoured by Stepford’s hideous perfection.
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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 650 KB
  • Print Length: 139 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1849015899
  • Publisher: Corsair (17 Jun 2011)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B0056A9WF8
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Not Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #20,066 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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4.3 out of 5 stars
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic 6 Aug 2011
By John Harding - Author
Format:Kindle Edition
This book has the kind of lovely slow burn beginning that someone like Stephen King has perfected. When Joanna arrives in the town of Stepford with her husband and two children, everything seems perfect. And then it starts to seem a little too perfect for Joanna's liking. In fact, the one thing that may not be perfect is Joanna herself . . .

The two film versions - of which the first is far the superior - have failed to do this book justice. They make everything too obvious in a way the book does not. The book is far creepier. And at its heart is a ruthless dissection of modern suburban misogyny. A compelling read and up there with Levin's best.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book, but skip the introduction 11 Mar 2012
By C. Shepherd
Format:Kindle Edition
The Stepford Wives is a suspense tale. When the book opens the hero, Joanna, has just arrived in her new home of Stepford. Clearly it is a beautiful and quiet town, but equally clearly something is wrong. Slowly, the issues in Stepford become apparent and the tension grows.
The novel addresses issues of the role of women in society, the question of what an ideal wife is and, most sharply, whether men and women would give the same definition of 'ideal'. Despite the social changes since the book was written in 1972 this aspect remains remarkably fresh and vibrant. However, it would be wrong to give the impression that Stepford is a book about social issues. It's a great story which builds through Joanna's increasing realisation of the nature of the world which surrounds her.
One reviewer has noted references to some dated technology (which is true) but they are infrequent and the ideas in the book have not dated.
There is just one quibble. The Kindle edition comes with an introduction by Chuck Palahniuk which is well written and cogently argued, but gives away much too much of the story. Read it after the book, not before.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Rosemarys Baby. Ira Levin. 2 Sep 2011
By Lolly
Format:Kindle Edition
Im an avid reader, and i have read many books. I wanted to read this book for a while and when it was made into a film, which people said was good, i wanted to read it even more. It is an entralling read, the plot is good, solid, and its enthralling. I couldnt put it down. I loved this book but i have to say in the end i felt let down. The ending was weak and pointless not any of the outcomes i imagined. I hope i havent put any one off reading, or buying the book, its definately worth the effort and money but all in all the ending spoils the book for me.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars Another enjoyable read by Levin
Read this after finished rosemary 's baby. Not quite as good as that but still a compelling read. Give it a go as good classic old story telling.
Published 15 days ago by SharkeyT
4.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting
This was a well written book and a very thought provoking one. I really enjoyed reading this feministic book of warning.
Published 23 days ago by Julie
5.0 out of 5 stars Enthralling
This story kept me enthralled and I found myself looking forward to my next chance to read on. I particularly appreciated the commentary on the book.
Published 1 month ago by MRS
5.0 out of 5 stars Freaky
I bought this to read on a Kindle as I am working my way through what could loosely be called "classics" A very well written book.
Published 1 month ago by Penylan
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
I thought I'd give this a go so I could say I'd read it, but I actually really enjoyed it! It seems really advanced for the time that it was written, but it's a good story that... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Lottie
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book club read.
A great story from the feminist era and a classic. Provokes discussion about the context this concept grew out of.
Published 4 months ago by TreasureChest
3.0 out of 5 stars The Stepford Wives
Not purchased for myself but after opening on delivery it seemed to be a book that there is not much reading to.
Published 5 months ago by Graham Speedie
5.0 out of 5 stars Well Worth A Read
I have not seen any film adaptations but like most people, am familiar with the references to the Stepford Wives. Read more
Published 8 months ago by kindler
5.0 out of 5 stars Super
Great book, just like the original film, which is a true classic unlike the modern version which was utter rubbish.
Published 8 months ago by Gina
5.0 out of 5 stars A Modern Classic, which is well worth reading
Like a lot of my fellow reviewers I was familiar with the story of "The Stepford Wives" from the film versions, but as it was a story I enjoyed, I was happy to purchase a kindle... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Wobette
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