yetanothersusan 's review for:

Cul-de-sac by Joy Fielding

4.0

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The small insular community of a cul-de-sac or circle seems to be the newest trope for these domestic thrillers. Thankfully, this one does not get blurred in with the rest of the field. First off, however, I should warn you that you know things are wrong as no one has a dog! I don't even recall a cat. The closest we get is a beta fish. But, a neighborhood without a dog is a neighborhood where there are evil doings! The first page lets the reader know that someone is going to be killed. We spend the rest of the book learning about each of the characters, building up to that moment, and wondering which of the many deserving characters actually gets shot, and by whom. I'll admit, I had an early favorite and despite Ms. Fielding's best efforts, they had my vote for the entire book. Some times it feels good to dislike a character that much! It makes a reader keep reading!

Thanks to NetGalley and Random House for a copy of the book. This review is my own opinion.