Reviews tagging 'Bullying'

The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena

20 reviews

kimveach's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

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

4.5

It was an excellent thriller, and it was great on audio. There were plenty of twists and turns to keep me entertained.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Classism

sldibened's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

A bit dragged out and repetitive, overall entertaining and a good read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

kyliejade322's review against another edition

dark reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Kidnapping, Murder, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship

joslynhebda's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping

Moderate: Bullying, Blood, and Gaslighting

Minor: Death of parent

jadeandherbunny's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-paced

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

3.25

It was a good book but it was honestly forgettable.
I had a great time but that is it.
And I am not sure I really like the dissociating disorder reputation.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Bullying and Murder

Minor: Grief and Death of parent

alsnapp's review against another edition

challenging mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Mental illness, Violence, Kidnapping, and Murder

asteinke's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Kidnapping, and Grief

Minor: Bullying, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Death of parent, and Murder

candaaaace's review against another edition

mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Kidnapping, and Murder

greatexpectations77's review against another edition

mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I thought this was a good read. I predicted a bit of the plot, but not the whole thing, and I was interested in how everything was going to unfold. But boy howdy, men ruin everything. I'll be paying attention to more books from Ms. Lapena.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Grief, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Bullying, Death, Infidelity, Murder, and Classism

Minor: Child death, Sexual content, and Alcohol

kit_kat006's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This book is ok. Not great not terrible. I felt it was really slow for such a small book. I wanted to push trough as I absolutely love another book from this author. At the 70% mark, I was could not stop and the end was worth it. I guessed some part of what would happens as it was predictable to me. What is good? Yes and no. Would I recommend? I don't know... But for the last chapter, yes! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Kidnapping, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Moderate: Mental illness and Death of parent

Minor: Bullying, Infidelity, and Vomit