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The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena

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katieengelhart's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

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

4.75

I just discovered Shari and I am so excited to read more. This was a fantastic intro to her work. I read a lot of thrillers and this one was not super predictable. I read it in one day :)

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ellemay's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense 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? Yes

3.0

The first chapter didn't have me as hooked as I'd have hoped but once I read a couple more I suddenly couldn't stop. Every session of reading I had a new theory and new ideas about what had happened. Not to mention the fact I loved the way this was wrote from so many perspectives in such a clever way to really get you thinking. Definitely reccomend!

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kmleonardi's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

2.0

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heathertalksbooks's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional mysterious 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? Yes

4.0

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ineedrhythm's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Loveable characters? No

3.5

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taliatalksbooks'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
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena was interesting, but I felt like it could have gone further with its interpersonal ties. I didn’t feel as though the title was representative of the content, which is not the worst offense a book can have, but is worth noting in this case. I liked the complexity of this plot and the way it unfolded, but the connection with the other couple after the initial dinner feels more like an afterthought than it did necessary. I didn’t feel as though these characters supplied much to the overarching plot between our main characters. Maybe if the narration was shifted, or the twist was revealed a bit differently I wouldn’t feel this way, but as it stands, it just felt like it was missing something. I did enjoy the plot, and the way the investigation pushed the story in new directions. I actually liked it so much that I wish there had been more of that throughout the story. If you’re a fan of thrillers with investigative components, then I would say to check this one out, especially if you like the perspective of the victims or prime suspects rather than the investigator.

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thissagreads's review against another edition

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challenging mysterious fast-paced

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

3.75

The plot twists! The “gotcha’s!” The “who dunnit”!! This book had be guessing throughout the entire story, and it was an enjoyable read! I’m looking forward to reading more books from this author. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a fast past, thriller.

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