A review by mellowbread
Not a Happy Family by Shari Lapena

mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

An average whodunit that started off well and kept me guessing but lacked action and suspense. It kept me hooked for a few days straight. The ending was open-ended, which I kind of dislike but fits well with the motivations of the characters I guess. I actually appreciated the 3rd person's POV a lot, because the thrillers I've read so far seem to have super unreliable narrators, so it was a new experience to try and deduce who did it.  Man am I glad I don't have this family dynamic. 
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