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The Radleys by Matt Haig

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dancinrio's review against another edition

3.0

A fun little read.

Although I found it easy to suspend my disbelief for the paranormal aspect of this story I was irrationally angry about the liberties Haig has taken with Yorkshire geography. If you are going to set a novel in a real place then it should be where it actually is, not dozens of miles out!

mollywetta's review against another edition

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4.0

I’ll admit it. I’m a sucker for vampires (and bad puns). Part domestic drama, part satirical vampire novel, the story of the Radleys captivated me. Imagine if the Cullens had an “accident” and lapsed in their vegetarianism while living in a quiet English town and had to call in the rogue brother-in-law to help them clean up the mess, and you’ve got the basic plot, but don’t assume this is bad Twilight fanfiction. The subtle, biting humor and equal treatment of the parents and teenagers makes this a must read for any vampire fan. Highly recommended!

naomihaller's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

micco_reads's review against another edition

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4.0

as soon as I started it, I couldn't stop.

tanwethwen's review against another edition

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funny relaxing medium-paced

4.0

anzi1611's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

kalliste's review against another edition

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3.0

Iloved the style of this book and found the characters intriguing but really, I wanted more from the storyline. It was a great idea and a unique interpretation on vampires but I was left feeling a bit flat in the end.