Reviews tagging 'Infertility'

Not a Happy Family by Shari Lapena

20 reviews

mypatronusisajedi's review against another edition

dark mysterious slow-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? It's complicated

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, and Murder

Minor: Infertility

brookey8888's review against another edition

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

3.25

This was entertaining, but I’ll never think of it again. It had a lot of reveals throughout which I didn’t see coming and I wanted to know what happened. As for who did it,it didn’t shock me. This was fine, if you like this author or if this sounds good pick it up, but if not your not missing anything amazing in my opinion. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Gaslighting, Infertility, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Emotional abuse, Murder, and Violence

rochelleisreading's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Loveable characters? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Death, and Death of parent

Moderate: Infertility and Infidelity

readers_sea's review against another edition

dark 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? Yes

5.0

OH MY TWISTS!

The family drama was amazing. All the pov's were very well done. The story kept me on my toes.

When everyone has a motive, you never really know where the story is going to go, and while I had some theories, I still had no clue where this book was going to end up. I was so engaged in this book, I finished it really quickly because I just kept wanting to know what would happen next! The short chapters and rotating pov's also made it so easy to stay engaged in the story.

The ending was honestly so satisfying that I screamed!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder and Death of parent

Moderate: Stalking

Minor: Infertility

bookedbymadeline's review against another edition

dark mysterious relaxing tense fast-paced

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

5.0

This is the 5th book I’ve read from Lapena and I think it’s my new favorite from her! I love Lapena’s books and she’s definitely cemented herself as my one of my favorite thriller writers. 

I was immediately pulled in and I couldn’t put it down, finishing in 3 days! There were jaw dropping plot twists I didn’t see coming. Never guessed what happened, the storytelling was incredibly done making everybody seem guilty.

The characters were complex and well written! The pacing was well done, holding my attention the entire way through. I also thought the ending was perfect, leaving the story somewhat open ended which worked well for this novel. Highly recommend for anyone who loves thrillers and psychological family dramas!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infertility, Blood, Murder, Death of parent, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Alcoholism and Child abuse

Minor: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, and Cancer

kaylinvm94's review

mysterious 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? Yes

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Stalking

Minor: Infertility

axkerti's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Bullying, and Death

Moderate: Infertility and Emotional abuse

cozy_pnw_bibliophile's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Infertility

jax00's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.75

It was very predictable. Everyone hated everyone and there was no background for them hating each other. Everyone also lied for no reason.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder and Death of parent

Moderate: Stalking

Minor: Infertility and Infidelity

hollymich's review against another edition

dark mysterious 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

3.0

Overall, a decent read. Shari Lapena did a good job at developing the motives of the various suspects and shifting who the reader thinks is guilty. However, I didn't really care who did it because I didn't come to care for any of the characters. The conclusion felt rather rushed and unsatisfying. 

Ellen Archer was a fantastic narrator for this story. If you are interested in this story, I recommend listening to the audiobook.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Murder, and Blood

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Stalking, Terminal illness, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Suicide, Vomit, Cancer, and Infertility