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Not a Happy Family

Name: Not a Happy Family
Author: Shari Lapena
ISBN: 9780552177047

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The chilling Sunday Times bestseller perfect for fans of Knives Out. A Richard & Judy Book Club pick.

'In this fast-paced, twisted family saga, Shari Lapena keeps you guessing until the very last page...' PAULA HAWKINS

The new unputdownable thriller from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR.

In this family, everyone is keeping secrets - even the dead.

In the quiet, wealthy enclave of Brecken Hill, an older couple is brutally murdered hours after a tense Easter dinner with their three adult children. Who, of course, are devastated.

Or are they? They each stand to inherit millions. They were never a happy family, thanks to their vindictive father and neglectful mother, but perhaps one of them is more disturbed than anyone knew. Did someone snap after that dreadful evening? Or did another person appear later that night with the worst of intentions? That must be what happened. After all, if one of the family were capable of something as gruesome as this, you'd know.

Wouldn't you?

'Nobody does a vicious family circle like Shari Lapena. Highly recommended' Cara Hunter

'Queen of the modern crime novel, Shari Lapena, is back with another tale of murder... Shari will keep you guessing until the very end' Sunday Express

'A cross between Big Little Lies and Miss Marple' Woman's Weekly

'[A] dramatic, tense and satisfying murder mystery' My Weekly

Shari Lapena, Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, April 2024

ISBN9780552177047

PublisherPenguin

Publication Date04/28/22

Pages464

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Publication Date04/28/22

Pages464

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1.0
oh god, guys, please save your time. This wasn’t it. I almost fell asleep everything I wanted to finish it. There was no tension at all. Even the plot twists were none. Save money, save time, avoid this book as good as possible.
Sep 15, 2023
1.0
oh god, guys, please save your time. This wasn’t it. I almost fell asleep everything I wanted to finish it. There was no tension at all. Even the plot twists were none. Save money, save time, avoid this book as good as possible.
Sep 15, 2023
mrsmangoa
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4.0
Weeeh although it took me unexpectedly longer to get through the book, it was a fantastic brain teaser. I mean the characters were well set up and I understand why the beginning took some time to get through because one needs the backstory. But it was just a good book. Stayed up all night to finish it. The 3 way murder tray with a crazy aunt is fantastical. I think the only thing that was left hanging and the reason for a 4.5⭐️, is what happened to rose cutter at the conclusion of the jenna murders. Also, the father was a toxic bastard and the children definitely scary. It stands to reason that Dan was least likely to commit the murders and he definitely needs psychological counselling with his wife. Oh damn, look at me trying to get into the story.
Nov 20, 2023
4.0
Weeeh although it took me unexpectedly longer to get through the book, it was a fantastic brain teaser. I mean the characters were well set up and I understand why the beginning took some time to get through because one needs the backstory. But it was just a good book. Stayed up all night to finish it. The 3 way murder tray with a crazy aunt is fantastical. I think the only thing that was left hanging and the reason for a 4.5⭐️, is what happened to rose cutter at the conclusion of the jenna murders. Also, the father was a toxic bastard and the children definitely scary. It stands to reason that Dan was least likely to commit the murders and he definitely needs psychological counselling with his wife. Oh damn, look at me trying to get into the story.
Nov 20, 2023