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Un extraño en casa by Shari Lapena

mdpbernal's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

4.0

asnurinsyahirah's review against another edition

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mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

angelabecker's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

3.75

sngsweelian's review against another edition

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4.0

Another satisfying whodunnit from Shari Lapena, whom I'm beginning to like more and more. Lapena's great story-telling skill keeps you turning the pages, her writing reminiscent of famous mystery writers like Agatha Christie. I'm now officially a Shari Lapena fan!

zarabalutch's review against another edition

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5.0

SO GOOD! I am honestly in love with the way Shari Lapena writes!

abernathy_33's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5


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infinite_kay's review against another edition

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4.0

Once more, Shari Lapena offers us a twisty thriller that keeps you guessing.

The story is just complex enough, the characters somewhat typical but still a lot of fun, and the surprises are paced just right. Her writing is concise and simple, though not in a boring way; it conveys everything easily and makes the book a very quick read. I appreciated the dual perspective (police vs. suspects & co.) more than I did in her previous book, but I found the plot just as engaging (though slightly predictable). I also appreciated the somewhat unlikable characters.

A good thriller overall!

ishoy00's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

thedoglord's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

mik_kass's review against another edition

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mysterious fast-paced
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

Quick easy popcorn thriller. Reminded me of a couple of other books mashed together. The twist wasn’t really even a twist hence the average rating. This won’t stick with me in any way, but it entertained me enough to keep me reading.