A review by silene
Not a Happy Family by Shari Lapena

dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This is very well written with believable twists justified by the deeply but consistently flawed characters. The writing style and pace of revealed details works very well. Be warned: most of the characters are awful people and rather unlikeable.
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