The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena

The Couple Next Door

Shari Lapena

336 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

It all started at a dinner party. . . A domestic suspense debut about a young couple and their apparently friendly neighbors--a twisty, rollercoaster ride of lies, betrayal, and the secrets between husbands and wives. . . Anne and Marco Conti seem...

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Community Reviews Summary of 20,566 reviews

Moods

mysterious 87%
dark 74%
tense 71%
emotional 29%
sad 12%
challenging 8%
adventurous 7%
hopeful 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 59%
medium 35%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 33% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 18%

Loveable characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 3% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.51

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