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Mrs. Schadenfreude Kindle Edition

by Mike Young (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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The ladies of the "smart" set are scandalized by the public dissolution of reigning society matron Mrs. Elaine Waverly’s marriage to picture perfect husband George. But for Mrs. Lydia Kincaid – Mrs. Waverly’s old friend and secret arch-rival – nothing could be sweeter than the long awaited disgrace of her “perfect” friend.

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21 pages
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English
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January 25, 2013
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1891 KB
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00B6GAZCA
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 25, 2013
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1891 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 21 pages

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Carolyn C. Lewis

I thought O. Henry was dead.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 14, 2013

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From the moment I started reading this short story I was reminded of O. Henry's stories. Clever and very well written, nevertheless a very predictable outcome.
I received a free copy of this book in order to evaluate it.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 8, 2019

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Ok quick read if you are bored. The ending is way too predictable.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 18, 2013

This is a short story about a group of friends and the gossip that arose when one of the set is discovered to not have quite `the perfect marriage' the rest of the group have envisaged. From there the group have fun speculating what they think has happened to a former `perfect' marriage.

It was very easy to read and I liked the narrative being from Mrs Kincaid's point of view, the nosy friend who wants to know what happened to her old friend's marriage and what transpires when Mrs Kincaid starts digging into private lives.
As a short story it was very enjoyable with all the loose ends tied up and a satisfying ending.

*I received a complimentary copy of this book in order to review it.

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Mrs Schadenfreude

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 3, 2013

I was drawn to this book as my honours thesis was on schadenfreude. This was a very short story - I was finished within 20 minutes. It was about a woman who was very happy about her friend's misfortune. She went on to tell everyone else about it and felt great being centre of attention. It was very predictable - from about half way through you knew how it was going to end.

It's great for a quick, free read - so get it whilst it's still free. I wouldn't pay 99c for a book that is so short.

I received a complimentary copy of this book for my review.

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J. B. Spainhour

Well-Written and Well-Paced

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 8, 2013

Mrs. Schadenfreude is short, but well-written, and well-paced. While the ending is easily guessed early, the story continues to be enjoyable to read until the sudden ending. I liked the story idea, but it could have used a bit more depth. I especially enjoyed the men of the story and would have liked to heard just a little more about them.

I received a complimentary copy of this book in order to review it.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 4, 2013

I thought the concept of this book was interesting upon reading the description, and I was forewarned about the length, but I thought this short story was more like an executive summary of a full novel, a quick summarization of a plot that - if developed - could have been an interesting story. As it is, the story - about a woman who derives pleasure from another person's pain - is predictable and I knew the ending almost from the very beginning.

I would not pay for this book - but while it is free, it's a quick read.

I received a complimentary copy of this book for my review.

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bookmaniac70

Well written but predictable and simple

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 4, 2013

I received a complmentary copy of this story for reviewing.

Well written and well constructed story about a lady who takes pleasure in the unhappiness of others. I read it with interest but wished for a more complicated and longer story which would not finish so predictably.

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F J McGill

A solid quick read aprox 20 minutes of your time

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 6, 2013

I received a complimentary copy of this book in order to review it.

the plot of the story revolves around one very catty two-faced woman who secretly relishes in her friend's perceived misfortune. It is a very short read.I guessed the ending early on, still it kept me going as the build up well written. When the ending did come it came as a surprise , I was riding on public transportation and said outloud to my self "that's it? " I think that this short story could be fleshed out to a longer length . Perhaps the dynamics of the marriage between the catty woman and her milk-toast husband could be further developed. I think the story at its current level is only worth .99 cents.

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