The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena

The Couple Next Door

Shari Lapena

352 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

Anne and Marco Conti seem to have it all--a loving relationship, a wonderful home, and their beautiful baby, Cora. But one night when they are at a dinner party next door, a terrible crime is committed. Suspicion immediately focuses on the parents...

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Community Reviews Summary of 26,006 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
dark 73%
tense 72%
emotional 31%
sad 14%
challenging 9%
adventurous 7%
hopeful 2%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 36%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 35% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.52

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