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annaonthepage's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Hate crime, Racism, Gaslighting, and Classism
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Miscarriage, Sexism, Violence, Kidnapping, and Medical trauma
Minor: Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, Violence, Grief, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
tabby2920's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Hate crime and Violence
Minor: Miscarriage
soobooksalot's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
tense
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
3.5
You can't pick your neighbours.
Thank you to HQ Stories and HarperCollins Canada for my gifted copy of Those People Next Door for review!
I had previously read author Kia Abdullah's debut novel, Take It Back, so was excited to be invited to read her newest.
A slow burn that laid the foundation towards this being a courtroom drama. The Khatun family moved to a house in a "better" neighborhood, despite the downturn of their restaurant business.
From nearly the first interaction, they are at odds with neighbours Tom and Willa - often racially charged - despite the two family sons forming a friendship.
Continuing acts of aggression lead to the severe injury of one of the family members, and a subsequent trial for who is responsible.
The writing style started off feeling a bit stiff to me, but as the plot progressed, so did the tension. I wasn't particularly engaged by many of the characters.
But by part 2 I was solidly invested and whipping through the pages.
Recommended!
Released on March 14.
Thank you to HQ Stories and HarperCollins Canada for my gifted copy of Those People Next Door for review!
I had previously read author Kia Abdullah's debut novel, Take It Back, so was excited to be invited to read her newest.
A slow burn that laid the foundation towards this being a courtroom drama. The Khatun family moved to a house in a "better" neighborhood, despite the downturn of their restaurant business.
From nearly the first interaction, they are at odds with neighbours Tom and Willa - often racially charged - despite the two family sons forming a friendship.
Continuing acts of aggression lead to the severe injury of one of the family members, and a subsequent trial for who is responsible.
The writing style started off feeling a bit stiff to me, but as the plot progressed, so did the tension. I wasn't particularly engaged by many of the characters.
But by part 2 I was solidly invested and whipping through the pages.
Recommended!
Released on March 14.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Hate crime, Miscarriage, Racism, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
travelseatsreads's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Those People Next Door is another fantastic audiobook written by Kia Abdullah and narrated by Tania Rodrigues. The story follows Salma and Bilal as they negotiate the already nerve wracking process of moving into a new house and new neighborhood. They long for a new and better life for themselves and their son Zain, however things turn pretty sour very quickly.
As with Abdullah's previous books there is plenty you won't see coming and also plenty to sit and think about as she doesn't shy away from the harder topics such as racism, prejudice and harassment.
A gripping family drama meets court room drama which kept me hooked right until the very end.
As with Abdullah's previous books there is plenty you won't see coming and also plenty to sit and think about as she doesn't shy away from the harder topics such as racism, prejudice and harassment.
A gripping family drama meets court room drama which kept me hooked right until the very end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime and Racism
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