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The Family Across the Street by Nicole Trope

10 reviews

tibbarasden's review against another edition

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dark tense slow-paced

2.0

I struggled with this one for sure. I liked that the author included an ex-convict along with the struggles and judgments that went along with it. Past that the only POV I actually enjoyed was that of Katherine. The other POVs were a bit repetitive, and the thought processes of a couple of the characters fell really short for me. One component of the big twist felt way too convenient. The author added a component of "fate," but it just didn't feel believable. I did enjoy the action at the end, but it really wasn't worth slogging through 200 pages to get there. I think the premise was sound, but with the way it was written, I just couldn't get into it.

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dcw21's review

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

4.5


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fullybooked_kel's review against another edition

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mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0


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bee_interrupted's review

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challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Wow this book hat so many plot twists it just kept me guessing all the way til the end, and I’m usually that person that can predict the ending after a couple chapters 😱 It’s also a very emotional rollercoaster but in a good way; it made me think about how life can be so different for people and how in the end we all have our choices to make. If you like suspenseful books that keep you on the edge of your seat the entire time, this book is for you!

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bxnnny's review against another edition

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mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced
  • 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? Yes

2.0

very quick read though it was a slower-paced book. the twist wasn't very shocking but i was going back and forth between two options as to what was going on so i felt compelled enough to move forward, though the slow pacing wasn't my jam. logan felt very relatable and i felt sad for him and was rooting for him throughout. there's definitely a theme of what happens to someone when they come from an abusive household or experience trauma and how everyone handles and copes with things in their own way, for better or worse. ultimately, you are the captain of your ship, you get to decide how you act and react and where your life goes. you can be a better person in spite of your trauma and the things you've gone through and the anger and shame you feel, or you can succumb to it. this story shows you a little how those choices can play out.

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halesbookshelf's review against another edition

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emotional mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0


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ylienna's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25


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brandie_abbie19's review

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25


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karensbookcorner's review against another edition

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dark emotional sad tense fast-paced
  • 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

5.0


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amy_reads_x's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

An interesting read. I was hooked from the start and struggled to put it down. The storyline takes you on a journey of how the lives of the 4 narrators are interlinked. There is a twist at the end that I did not see coming.

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