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This book was ok. A little slow at times but a lot of different story lines that eventually all come together. I felt like the teenager story line was almost too dramatic and intense. The men except for the main characters husband are all trash and the author paints them badly. Also it bugged me they had the annual block party in May in Massachusetts when it wouldn’t be very warm. It seemed like an oversight for the author.

readingqueen83's review against another edition

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4.0

Thank you NetGalley and St.Martin’s Press for a complimentary copy of this novel! The book’s title, The Block Party, refers to the annual Memorial Day block party that neighbors on Alton Lane hold every year. But this one year, it literally goes out with a bang!!! A murder takes place! I felt that the entire story was a slow build to the final showdown. Seemed to move really slow at some points. The timeline alternates between last year’s Memorial Day Party and the Present. We are introduced to numerous characters, some crazier, nosier and deadlier than others. Everyone on Alton Lane has secrets. The question is, “Which one is the deadliest?” While this novel was a slow build, I kept wanting to read it till the end to find out what the mystery of the murder was and who the victims was. 3.5 stars round up to 4.
Available July 18, 2023

mcclapper's review against another edition

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dark funny mysterious medium-paced

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

3.75

This was a really quick read for me. I was pretty entertained throughout, however, none of the characters were remotely likable and it did get a little repetitive at times.

cncoltre's review against another edition

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4.0

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARc in exchange for a review.

Honestly, I really enjoyed this book. The twist at the end was definitely not quite what I expected, I felt really satisfied with the ending. I think it could have stood to have a few less characters, and I didn’t love the fact that Lettie’s chapters were written from a different POV.

Overall, a great story and glad I got a chance to read it

alba92's review against another edition

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mysterious medium-paced

3.75

nekoimi's review against another edition

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mysterious slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

bartlett07's review against another edition

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dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.25

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