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katies_bibliotherapy 's review for:
The Couple Next Door
by Shari Lapena
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
By finishing this book I have read Lapena's entire backlist!
I listened to this on audio and it started out strong and hooked me quickly. But, then it started to go off the rails. You definitely have to suspend your disbelief at times. And I didn't like that it was written in a way that makes women with postpartum depression look like psychopaths.
I'll give Lapena a break since this was her debut novel and her writing has gotten stronger over the years. I also couldn't decide who the kidnapper was, so there's that. Though, I wasn't blown away by that reveal. The ending was clever though.
I listened to this on audio and it started out strong and hooked me quickly. But, then it started to go off the rails. You definitely have to suspend your disbelief at times. And I didn't like that it was written in a way that makes women with postpartum depression look like psychopaths.
I'll give Lapena a break since this was her debut novel and her writing has gotten stronger over the years. I also couldn't decide who the kidnapper was, so there's that. Though, I wasn't blown away by that reveal. The ending was clever though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Kidnapping
Moderate: Infidelity, Vomit, Death of parent, Murder