Reviews

The New Couple in 5B: A Novel by Lisa Unger

gmm1966's review against another edition

medium-paced

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

2.0

So many times I found myself saying “what!”and not because of an interesting plot twist. The “what” because you have got to be kidding me. Too many plot holes filled with things that made no sense. 

92tamy's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

sakimomma's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

kristinebennett's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-paced

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death

wickedgrumpy's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No

1.75

As a palate cleanser I think it did it's job because I am feeling desperate to get back to some kind of fiction that isn't a thriller or horror.

It was very predictable and the characters were infuriating.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Alcohol, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Dysphoria, Medical content, Mental illness, Terminal illness, Misogyny, Body horror, Gaslighting, Infertility, Pregnancy, Religious bigotry, Suicidal thoughts, Gore, Kidnapping, Sexism, Sexual content, Torture, Ableism, Classism, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Car accident, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Gun violence, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Murder, Stalking, and Toxic friendship

hopeloveslit's review against another edition

2.0

I wouldn't recommend this audiobook. The story is already flat (for me,) and the performance wasn't much better. 

Thank you to Libro.fm for the audiobook. 

enchantedvvillow's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense

5.0

sarahmckelv's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

2.75

awashi3's review against another edition

mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? No

2.0

ashleykidwell's review against another edition

3.75

rosemary’s baby but make it 2024