The Perfect Marriage
by Adam Mitzner
I can’t stop reading Adam Mitzner’s novels. They’re so entertaining, and so educational! With his firsthand experience as an attorney, it’s understandable that his books educate readers on the legal system. He makes the law accessible and clear; it’s enough to make all his readers want to apply to law school. In The Perfect Marriage, he adds another intricate, mysterious world to his teachings: the art market.
Told in alternating points of view, the novel starts at an anniversary party. The couple seems happy, but many guests at the party are not. His ex-wife is unhinged and out for revenge, her ex-husband is silently plotting, and a business partner has a shady deal up his sleeve. Since all the characters have their own agendas and secrets to keep, you hardly notice that the big mystery doesn’t reveal itself for quite a while. There are more than enough mini-mysteries to keep you occupied – until the big reveal shocks you as much as it does the characters.
I’ve read five of Mitzner’s books (so far), and this one kept me guessing more than any of the others. Because of the varied characters, I felt an extra layer of eeriness to the story: it could happen to anyone. It was exciting at every turn, and as usual, Mitzner wrote every character with vivid realism. If you liked the setting of this book, you might want to check out Steve Martin’s An Object of Beauty.
Told in alternating points of view, the novel starts at an anniversary party. The couple seems happy, but many guests at the party are not. His ex-wife is unhinged and out for revenge, her ex-husband is silently plotting, and a business partner has a shady deal up his sleeve. Since all the characters have their own agendas and secrets to keep, you hardly notice that the big mystery doesn’t reveal itself for quite a while. There are more than enough mini-mysteries to keep you occupied – until the big reveal shocks you as much as it does the characters.
I’ve read five of Mitzner’s books (so far), and this one kept me guessing more than any of the others. Because of the varied characters, I felt an extra layer of eeriness to the story: it could happen to anyone. It was exciting at every turn, and as usual, Mitzner wrote every character with vivid realism. If you liked the setting of this book, you might want to check out Steve Martin’s An Object of Beauty.