menniemenace's review against another edition
3.0
I love thrillers that take place in close-knit communities. They're usually so dramatic or so trashy, and both options are amazing.
This book was okay, it wasn't as salacious as I expected, but it still had a lot of shocking elements to it. I don't know if I liked the ending, but my overall experience was good.
I enjoyed reading this.
This book was okay, it wasn't as salacious as I expected, but it still had a lot of shocking elements to it. I don't know if I liked the ending, but my overall experience was good.
I enjoyed reading this.
sooky's review against another edition
3.0
An entertaining drama with awesome Halloween vibes. The Mother Next Door is what I call "thriller light".
daithy's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25
There were a few small unexpected twists, but overall the book was predictable. The characters were awful.
parnett's review against another edition
2.0
Seemed a bit YA in the beginning. Drug out in the middle. And finally got interest toward the end.
arthur_pendrgn's review against another edition
4.0
Don't assume--you make an ass out of u and me.
That pretty much sums up this book of women at their worst.
I enjoy these little neighborhood / street dramas--they do seem favored these past years. this is a good one. A bonus that this is set at Halloween. (It is not, however, a Halloween story.) Laskowski certainly knows how to fine tune pacing to engender interest and suspense.
That pretty much sums up this book of women at their worst.
I enjoy these little neighborhood / street dramas--they do seem favored these past years. this is a good one. A bonus that this is set at Halloween. (It is not, however, a Halloween story.) Laskowski certainly knows how to fine tune pacing to engender interest and suspense.
georgiagirl1315's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ilona1453d's review against another edition
2.0
Started interesting but I zoned out about halfway through since not a lot was happening. The twists was a little lost on me because of that and when I listened again it felt more like an explanation than a twist.
Would recommend to read it around halloween and not the middle of summer like I did, the right timing might add to the story.
Would recommend to read it around halloween and not the middle of summer like I did, the right timing might add to the story.
kemilyh1988's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.5
WHAT CRAP
sasoif's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0