Not a Happy Family by Shari Lapena

Not a Happy Family

Shari Lapena

368 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

Every family has its secrets. Fred and Sheila Mercer have worked hard their whole lives. And it's paid off. They have a beautiful house in the dream neighbourhood and their three adult children have always had everything they could have wished for...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,635 reviews

Moods

mysterious 93%
dark 74%
tense 64%
emotional 9%
challenging 6%
adventurous 5%
sad 4%
reflective 2%

Pace

fast 47%
medium 45%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 38% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.66

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