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jennyfromtheburbs's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
2.5
Graphic: Pregnancy and Dementia
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Stalking, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
rubys100's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Dementia
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Death of parent, Death, Pregnancy, and Murder
Minor: Sexual assault, Medical content, Misogyny, Infertility, Grief, Stalking, and Suicide
echolliot's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Pregnancy, Death of parent, Dementia, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Murder, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, and Stalking
Minor: Homophobia, Sexual content, and Physical abuse
julienicole1106's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Murder, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Grief, Alcohol, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Infertility, Kidnapping, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Medical trauma, Death, Dementia, Stalking, and Blood
killmoore_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
After having read myself into a rut with domestic thrillers and crime novels, I hesitantly checked Couple at No. 9 put at my local library and tore through it in every spare moment I had.
I figured out the big twist about half way through, but looking back, I almost believe that any inquisitive reader is meant to. It did not by any means ruin the big reveal - if anything, it added a layer of heartbreak as you unravel the truth along with our MC.
If family secrets, deception, and mysterious dead bodies (along with the quirky British charm we all know and love) is your jam, I highly recommend picking this one up.
Moderate: Pregnancy, Stalking, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Suicide, Infertility, Mental illness, Murder, Rape, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, and Domestic abuse
memoirsofabooklover's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Murder, Dementia, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Lesbophobia, Medical content, Blood, Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, Medical trauma, Sexual assault, Mental illness, Kidnapping, Sexual violence, and Stalking
Minor: Sexual content, Infertility, Child death, and Physical abuse
readrienne's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
3.0
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Medical trauma, Dementia, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Stalking, Toxic friendship, and Murder
Minor: Miscarriage and Infertility
m_d00lz's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Murder, Death, Pregnancy, Dementia, Domestic abuse, and Rape
dogearedbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Graphic: Death of parent, Dementia, Domestic abuse, Pregnancy, and Murder
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Sexual assault
avidreaderandgeekgirl's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I read a lot of mystery thrillers and this was a little below average. It disappointed me with its predictability. I did find the characters interesting at least which gave it some more interest than otherwise.
The writing felt more like the author was being paid by the word than it was necessary. And the pace was WAY too slow. It drew out the story too much.
I did like the unusual amount of representation in the book. You had both POCs and queer characters which aren’t usually included in mystery thrillers.
The character development was pretty good, especially for the present-time characters. Though less so in the past-time characters.
My favorite character is probably Saffy. She was certainly the most likable and quite relatable to me as well. Not from the bad mother perspective but from others.
Saffy’s parents definitely fit the Amicable Exes trope, though it makes sense due to their age when they had her. The ending is also a big Babies Ever After trope. Other tropes seen are Bonding over Missing Parents, Brother–Sister Team, Doting Grandparent, and more I’m sure!
I didn’t like that none of the characters other than Rose at the beginning had any non-romantic/familial relationships, aka no one had any friends! Which was very odd. It felt like it was lazy writing.
I think those that don’t read many mystery thrillers might like this book. Or if you enjoy longer mystery thrillers. If you read a lot of them and have gotten good at spotting what might happen then don’t bother with this book.
Graphic: Stalking, Pregnancy, Dementia, Blood, Death, Murder, Violence, Toxic relationship, and Infertility
Moderate: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Death of parent