The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena

The Couple Next Door

Shari Lapena

320 pages first pub 2016 (editions) user-added

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 to...

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Community Reviews Summary of 25,829 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
dark 73%
tense 72%
emotional 32%
sad 14%
challenging 9%
adventurous 7%
hopeful 2%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 36%
slow 6%

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: 83% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

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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