A review by bookhoarder93
Not a Happy Family by Shari Lapena

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

3.0

The story had a bit of a slow start, but quickly picked up the pace. While it is a typical “who done it” murder mystery, the culprit wasn’t super obvious and the writing kept you turning the pages. You loved to dislike many of the characters. Even with the subject matter being murder, it was a light read that was easy to read at your leisure. This would be a perfect book to take along on a vacation or long weekend trip. 

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