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3.13 AVERAGE
3.13 AVERAGE
challenging
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
I hate myself for finishing this book. It has to be the most dull, boring, flat book I’ve read all year. The characters were all trash, the plot was pointless, the ending was bland. What was the point? Why was this published? What a waste of time.
I just didn't love it. I didn't love the characters and I wasn't pulled in, for me the storyline wasn't that interesting and it was hard work to persevere with it. Some of her other books sound really interesting so I'll try another one of hers.
Everyone has neighbours they hatebut these charscters were so unrelatable and i didnt like any of them. Story was slow but this would be a good book for book clubs
Those People by Louise Candlish is a character-driven mystery.
Lowland Way is a lovely place to live. Neighbors are friendly and look out for another. Everyone co-operates for the weekly "Play Out Sunday" so kids can put away their screens and safely play outdoors. But residents are shocked when Darren Booth and his partner Jodie move in and immediately change the dynamic of the peaceful neighborhood. Tragedy strikes but who is responsible for a shocking death?
Em, Ant and their six month old son Sam unfortunately share a common wall with Darren. So the blasting rock music and ongoing construction soon become a torture with them up all hours of the night with Sam. Em is particularly affected since she is a stay at home mum. She is soon frustrated with Ant whose passivity begins to drive her insane. Will their marriage remain intact when the dust settles?
Sissy Watkins is another casualty of Darren and his construction. She is divorced with a hefty mortgage, so she has turned her home into a B&B. Her business soon nosedives as comments about the neighbor across street affect her ratings. Now that bookings are down, Sissy is becoming desperate to save her business. But does this mean she is involved in the tragic events playing out on their street?
Ralph and Naomi Morgan reside with their two children a few houses down from Darren. But they too feel the impact of the newcomers to their neighborhood. Parking is at a premium and with Darren selling cars from his home, he is snatching up all the available parking spots. The situation quickly escalates after an accident on Play Out Sunday and Ralph provokes Darren which soon results in all out battle between them. But would Ralph go to any length to drive out his loathsome nemesis?
Ralph's brother Finn, his wife Tess and their two children live right next door. Finn is pretty nonchalant about the ongoing feud, but Tess is incensed over Darren's behavior toward her beloved dog. Tess is also feeling left out when she overhears Ralph, Finn and Naomi plotting strategy to rid themselves of Darren and Jodie. Tess decides to take matters into her hands, but does her plan involve murder?
Those People is a very clever mystery with a plot that will resonate with anyone who has dealt with an annoying neighbor. Opening with a bang, the storyline then backtracks to the arrival of Darren and Jodie and details the growing frustration with the unrelenting loud music, construction and parking situation. With irritations mounting, cracks quickly begin to show within the residents and their relationships as they desperately try to oust the interlopers in their midst. With some fiendishly brilliant twists and turns, Louise Candlish brings this intriguing mystery to a stunning conclusion. Fans of the genre are sure to enjoy this disturbing domestic mystery.
Lowland Way is a lovely place to live. Neighbors are friendly and look out for another. Everyone co-operates for the weekly "Play Out Sunday" so kids can put away their screens and safely play outdoors. But residents are shocked when Darren Booth and his partner Jodie move in and immediately change the dynamic of the peaceful neighborhood. Tragedy strikes but who is responsible for a shocking death?
Em, Ant and their six month old son Sam unfortunately share a common wall with Darren. So the blasting rock music and ongoing construction soon become a torture with them up all hours of the night with Sam. Em is particularly affected since she is a stay at home mum. She is soon frustrated with Ant whose passivity begins to drive her insane. Will their marriage remain intact when the dust settles?
Sissy Watkins is another casualty of Darren and his construction. She is divorced with a hefty mortgage, so she has turned her home into a B&B. Her business soon nosedives as comments about the neighbor across street affect her ratings. Now that bookings are down, Sissy is becoming desperate to save her business. But does this mean she is involved in the tragic events playing out on their street?
Ralph and Naomi Morgan reside with their two children a few houses down from Darren. But they too feel the impact of the newcomers to their neighborhood. Parking is at a premium and with Darren selling cars from his home, he is snatching up all the available parking spots. The situation quickly escalates after an accident on Play Out Sunday and Ralph provokes Darren which soon results in all out battle between them. But would Ralph go to any length to drive out his loathsome nemesis?
Ralph's brother Finn, his wife Tess and their two children live right next door. Finn is pretty nonchalant about the ongoing feud, but Tess is incensed over Darren's behavior toward her beloved dog. Tess is also feeling left out when she overhears Ralph, Finn and Naomi plotting strategy to rid themselves of Darren and Jodie. Tess decides to take matters into her hands, but does her plan involve murder?
Those People is a very clever mystery with a plot that will resonate with anyone who has dealt with an annoying neighbor. Opening with a bang, the storyline then backtracks to the arrival of Darren and Jodie and details the growing frustration with the unrelenting loud music, construction and parking situation. With irritations mounting, cracks quickly begin to show within the residents and their relationships as they desperately try to oust the interlopers in their midst. With some fiendishly brilliant twists and turns, Louise Candlish brings this intriguing mystery to a stunning conclusion. Fans of the genre are sure to enjoy this disturbing domestic mystery.
Those People by Louise Candlish is my second book by this author. The best way to describe her books is simply "THAT ESCALATED QUICKLY." This one begins with a death. Something has gone wrong in the neighborhood. The first half of the book is then piecing together how things go there. Lowland Way is a nice neighborhood. It's family friendly with neighbors who are friends, and they have their way of doing things. Then, Darren and Jodie move in. Imagine all the worst things about neighbors - Loud music, a used car lot in the front yard, bad DIY projects - That's what they bring. Told through the eyes of a variety of the neighbors, frustrations grow with who has come to live on the block. This causes strain and impact in a variety of ways for the neighbors. About halfway through, the book reveals what happened in the death that began the book. Honestly, that was the peak of the story for me. It was a twist I did not see coming, and it made me legit gasp. From there, I'll be honest that the story didn't pack the same excitement. What happens next is the fallout from the death and piecing together what has happened. This is one of those books that will stress you out to read. You will be so frustrated by the neighbors, but you also want to know what's going to happen next. We've all had that worry of who lives next door, and this is that exponentially realized. Again, the second half of this one dragged a bit for me, but still a solid thriller about suburbia gone way, way wrong. Thanks to Berkley Publishing for the giveaway allowing me to preview and review this June release!
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-paced
Everyone has neighbours they hatebut these charscters were so unrelatable and i didnt like any of them. Story was slow but this would be a good book for book clubs
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Not my favorite of hers, this was just okay. Almost didn’t finish it…