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zaisgraph's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
The fake-outs and red herrings instead of adding intrigue just reduced the overall reading experience.
Book could've been edited down. Too many chapters that didn't add any value to the story. Really wanted to get into this but it is what it is.
Book could've been edited down. Too many chapters that didn't add any value to the story. Really wanted to get into this but it is what it is.
jordongmc's review against another edition
5.0
This is my second time reading this book and I loved it just as much the second time around.
hobbitualreader's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
alfsan's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing thriller!
Been a while since I've been intrigued by a good timeless thriller such as this. Why five stars? for me, first of all it was four and a half stars but you know goodreads. These are my main points:
1) Good interesting story
2) Interesting time line, jumping back and forth
3) great plot twists, specially when you think you deciphered it all
4) Good prose and narration style, made me read the book in two days
5) Original narration, unlike most thrillers, you have the culprit and everyone has the center stage. loved that.
This is the first book I've read from Fiona Cummins but defo will read others based on this book.
Been a while since I've been intrigued by a good timeless thriller such as this. Why five stars? for me, first of all it was four and a half stars but you know goodreads. These are my main points:
1) Good interesting story
2) Interesting time line, jumping back and forth
3) great plot twists, specially when you think you deciphered it all
4) Good prose and narration style, made me read the book in two days
5) Original narration, unlike most thrillers, you have the culprit and everyone has the center stage. loved that.
This is the first book I've read from Fiona Cummins but defo will read others based on this book.
debtat2's review against another edition
5.0
FOR SALE: A lovely family home with good-sized garden and treehouse occupying a plot close to woodland. Perfect for kids, fitness enthusiasts, dog walkers . . .
And, it seems, the perfect hunting ground for a serial killer.
Sounds good right? Sometimes the blurb on the book can be better than the actual book but not in this case. This book lives up to the blurb plus so much more. And if you have read her other books Rattle and The Collector then you know what you are letting yourselves in for with this one. The Neighbour is her best book yet.
Filled with some memorable characters, not all likeable it will make your street and neighbours seem less irritating and much more likeable 😂
On The Avenue, behind every door hides a secret, and behind one of these doors is a serial killer that has been living in plain sight. But which door? The chapters give a snapshot view into each of the ongoing lives, into each of their secrets, slowly building up to an emotional terrifying conclusions.
A twist that not even the best of you will see coming even if you are expecting it, which is not easy to accomplish but is the best kind of twist plus some extra surprises along the way.
For fans of crime thrillers this one is not to be missed and I can guarantee it is a real treat of a read.
Thank you to the author Fiona Cummins, publishers Pan Macmillan and NetGalley for my digital advance copy of the book in exchange for an honest and independent review.
https://debbiesbookreviews.wordpress.com/2019/02/22/the-neighbour-by-fiona-cummins/
And, it seems, the perfect hunting ground for a serial killer.
Sounds good right? Sometimes the blurb on the book can be better than the actual book but not in this case. This book lives up to the blurb plus so much more. And if you have read her other books Rattle and The Collector then you know what you are letting yourselves in for with this one. The Neighbour is her best book yet.
Filled with some memorable characters, not all likeable it will make your street and neighbours seem less irritating and much more likeable 😂
On The Avenue, behind every door hides a secret, and behind one of these doors is a serial killer that has been living in plain sight. But which door? The chapters give a snapshot view into each of the ongoing lives, into each of their secrets, slowly building up to an emotional terrifying conclusions.
A twist that not even the best of you will see coming even if you are expecting it, which is not easy to accomplish but is the best kind of twist plus some extra surprises along the way.
For fans of crime thrillers this one is not to be missed and I can guarantee it is a real treat of a read.
Thank you to the author Fiona Cummins, publishers Pan Macmillan and NetGalley for my digital advance copy of the book in exchange for an honest and independent review.
https://debbiesbookreviews.wordpress.com/2019/02/22/the-neighbour-by-fiona-cummins/
dcgu's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
kellyvandamme's review against another edition
4.0
A riveting crime thriller with a patchwork of characters to keep you guessing. I did figure out who the killer was, and the red herrings failed to fool me, but still I kept doubting myself until the last pages, and there were a few details I didn't figure out until I was told, so this was a read I thoroughly enjoyed. Recommended!