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

In this family, everyone is keeping secrets—even the dead. Brecken Hill in upstate New York is an expensive place to live. You have to be rich to have a house there, and Fred and Sheila Merton certainly are rich. But even all their money can't pro...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,220 reviews

Moods

mysterious 93%
dark 74%
tense 63%
emotional 9%
adventurous 5%
challenging 5%
sad 4%
reflective 2%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 44%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

No: 64% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.66

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