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mandysbooknook's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
dreamsoflondon's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Definitely an easy and quick read. The plot really doesn’t start so once you're in, you’re in which helps get you through it! Left me guessing but in a good way the whole way up until the reveal as I was trying to figure out what was going to happen!
ohamylynnn's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
ameserole's review against another edition
3.0
There's just something about mystery thrillers when it's a rainy workday. Time ends up flying by and before I know it, the book and my workday are basically over. Well, the book is for now. Unfortunately, I'm still working.
I would also like to point out that I was pretty excited to jump into The Neighbor's Secret after receiving it in my BOTM box. Especially when we get vandalism, threats, and a good book club. The overall mystery definitely kept me on the edge of my seat. Mostly because we have way too many people to be suspicious over. Or maybe that's just me being myself and overly suspicious?
The one thing that killed me deep down inside was how slow things were moving. I honestly caught myself a handful of times just not even paying attention to what was really going on because mentally it didn't feel like it was important. Or that anything was really happening either. So, it definitely slowed down the book for me because I would have to back to see what if I ended up missing anything.
Eventually things started to pick up and that was probably when we were getting close to the actual murder. Definitely didn't see it coming until the big reveal which made the book a bit better in my eyes. Maybe if I was paying more attention in the beginning the clues would have made it obvious. Yet, I didn't so here I am being pleasantly surprised.
In the end, I think I might need a tiny break from mystery thrillers. I've just read way too many within a week and need to dive into something different.
I would also like to point out that I was pretty excited to jump into The Neighbor's Secret after receiving it in my BOTM box. Especially when we get vandalism, threats, and a good book club. The overall mystery definitely kept me on the edge of my seat. Mostly because we have way too many people to be suspicious over. Or maybe that's just me being myself and overly suspicious?
The one thing that killed me deep down inside was how slow things were moving. I honestly caught myself a handful of times just not even paying attention to what was really going on because mentally it didn't feel like it was important. Or that anything was really happening either. So, it definitely slowed down the book for me because I would have to back to see what if I ended up missing anything.
Eventually things started to pick up and that was probably when we were getting close to the actual murder. Definitely didn't see it coming until the big reveal which made the book a bit better in my eyes. Maybe if I was paying more attention in the beginning the clues would have made it obvious. Yet, I didn't so here I am being pleasantly surprised.
In the end, I think I might need a tiny break from mystery thrillers. I've just read way too many within a week and need to dive into something different.
laurenmwhite20's review against another edition
3.0
Surprised by the ending so that is why I’m giving 3 stars, but overall I thought some parts dragged on.
txjennilee's review against another edition
3.0
There are so many characters. It is very hard to keep track of who is doing what. I was confused until the very end. That being said the underlying plot was enough to keep me interested enough to finish it. Cut out half the characters and this would have been great.
bmpicc's review against another edition
2.0
I can see thriller readers enjoying this. It isn't a bad story. My issue was too many neighbors. I spent the first half trying to keep all the families (parents and kids) straight that it took me out of the story a bit. I was so concerned that I was confusing people, I didn't even save a quote.
Perhaps if I hadn't read it during a busy week. I'd be interested to hear from anyone else who may have picked this up.
Perhaps if I hadn't read it during a busy week. I'd be interested to hear from anyone else who may have picked this up.
xena069's review against another edition
4.0
There is alot going on this book it was really goof as everyone is trying to hide their secrets makes it hard to figure out what is actually going on I loved the ending of this book