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purplesky02's review
2.0
Throughout the course of the reading this book, I kept expecting more to happen. We follow the lives of four women living in an idyllic suburban housing development. Things are seemingly perfect, but each woman has her own secrets...or so we are led to believe, but the secrets were either not at all interesting or completely predictable. I also found the listserv blurbs at the beginning of various chapters to be annoying and unnecessary. I get the idea of wanting to put forward the idea that this is a nice town and everyone is friendly, etc. but it was really a waste of space and didn't relate at all to the overall plot.
I was disappointed, but somehow managed to finish the whole book. There wasn't a character who I liked and I didn't really care what happened to any of them in the long run.
I was disappointed, but somehow managed to finish the whole book. There wasn't a character who I liked and I didn't really care what happened to any of them in the long run.
kdelorey0702's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
alatinaandherbooks's review
1.0
The ending was good but Lord actually getting there took forever. A bunch of stories I didn't really care for I just wanted to know the deal with Tessa and it took forever getting there
kstarr321's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
thephdivabooks's review
3.0
This was a really enjoyable book. It alternates between 4 women's lives in a small suburban street. Kellie has recently returned to work and is attracted to one of her new coworkers. She struggles with the pull between her marriage and family, and the excitement of a life outside of being a homemaker. Susan is gorgeous and successful, but is struggling with the end of her marriage and her ex-husband's new relationship. Gigi is the wife of an emerging politician, but she has a hard time connecting with her teenage daughter. Her husband's campaign picks up, and the toll it may take on her and her children make her wonder if it is worth it. Finally, Tessa is new to the neighborhood. She moved there with her family to escape a dark secret. Her story flashes back to "Before Newport Cove" as we learn more about what she is running from.
I would not categorize this as a psychological thriller, or even really as suspense. Though the story of Tessa unfolds throughout the novel, and you do wonder what she ran away from, it isn't particularly suspenseful. This book is really a story about four women who have their own demons, and struggle to hold their families together as they try to keep their secrets hidden. It delves into a lot of family issues that I think many women struggle with throughout their life.
This book is a quick read and enjoyable. It didn't have the same pull that some other books do for me. That said, I'm glad I read it. I may look into other books by this author at some point. It's a fun, sometimes funny, sometimes sad, look at suburbia.
I would not categorize this as a psychological thriller, or even really as suspense. Though the story of Tessa unfolds throughout the novel, and you do wonder what she ran away from, it isn't particularly suspenseful. This book is really a story about four women who have their own demons, and struggle to hold their families together as they try to keep their secrets hidden. It delves into a lot of family issues that I think many women struggle with throughout their life.
This book is a quick read and enjoyable. It didn't have the same pull that some other books do for me. That said, I'm glad I read it. I may look into other books by this author at some point. It's a fun, sometimes funny, sometimes sad, look at suburbia.
sare1125's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity, Stalking, and Murder
syndi3's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
The setting of this book si very similar to desperate housewives series. living in perfect and safe neighbourhood, perfect family. and everyone have a secret...
i found gigi is the most lame character. her passive dealing with her teenage daughter irritates me greatly. i feel like i want to shake her and scream at her.
the plot, the twist and the climax i found very disappointing to my taste. perhaps i am hoping for much dramatize ending. but this one felt flat.
the author building the characters up is also dragging.
i found gigi is the most lame character. her passive dealing with her teenage daughter irritates me greatly. i feel like i want to shake her and scream at her.
the plot, the twist and the climax i found very disappointing to my taste. perhaps i am hoping for much dramatize ending. but this one felt flat.
the author building the characters up is also dragging.
kckburns's review
3.0
Enjoyed the writing. Wasn't really anxious to finish the story though. Had no problem putting it down and walking away for days at a time. It was very similar to big little lies but big little lies was better.