Title: The Good Neighbor
Author: A. J. Banner
Published: September 1, 2015 by Lake Union Publishing
Pages: 196
Source: Publisher via BookSparks
Rating: 3/5
Goodreads
Shadow Cove, Washington, is the kind of town everyone dreams about—quaint streets, lush forests, good neighbors. That’s what Sarah thinks as she settles into life with her new husband, Dr. Johnny McDonald. But all too soon she discovers an undercurrent of deception. And one October evening when Johnny is away, sudden tragedy destroys Sarah’s happiness.
Dazed and stricken with grief, she and Johnny begin to rebuild their shattered lives. As she picks up the pieces of her broken home, Sarah discovers a shocking secret that forces her to doubt everything she thought was true—about her neighbors, her friends, and even her marriage. With each stunning revelation, Sarah must ask herself, Can we ever really know the ones we love?
My review:
This book was a quick read. Interesting enough, but may not be one that I will remember much about in the months to come. I liked the storyline, and the pace moved along with a decent enough writing style. The twists and turns were well done, some were predictable, but others were not. There was some suspense that kept me turning pages, and I liked the fact that I had some people pegged wrong 🙂 I just wasn't ever totally invested in the characters, and I'm wondering if this was a function of the length of the book, or if it was the way the characters were written? It's also being touted as yet another psychological thriller, and I wouldn't really call it that. As I mentioned, there was some suspense, but not worthy of that term in my opinion.
Not a bad novel to pick up for a quick read. The plot will keep you moving through until the end, but you may find the characters a bit lacking.
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