The Family Across the Street

A Totally Unputdownable Psychological Thriller with a Shocking Twist

De: Nicole Trope

Narrado por: Taryn Ryan

Sometimes, the most perfect families are hiding the most terrible secrets. How well do you know the people next door…?

Everybody wants to live on Hogarth Street, the pretty, tree-lined avenue with its white houses. The new family, the Wests, are a perfect fit. Katherineand John seem so in love and their gorgeous five-year-old twins race screeching around their beautiful emerald-green lawn.

But soon people start to notice: why don’t they join backyard barbecues? Why do they brush away offers to babysit? Why, when you knock at the door, do they shut you out, rather than inviting you in?

Every family has secrets, and on the hottest day of the year, the truth is about to come out. As a tragedy unfolds behind closed doors, the dawn chorus is split by the wail of sirens. And one by one the families who tried so hard to welcome the Wests begin to realise: Hogarth Street will never be the same again.

A completely gripping, twist-packed psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Sally Hepworth and Lisa Jewell.

©2021 Nicole Trope (P)2021 Bookouture, an imprint of Storyfire Ltd.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Incredible.... It's going on my list of favourite reads of the year. I had tears streaming down my cheeks.... I was blown away.... I really can’t say enough great things about this book. It is a must-read." (Jaynie’s Book Reviews)

"OMG!!!!! An absolute meteor-shower of stars for this one! Fantabulous! Jaw-dropping. Twisty.... So, so wonderful.... If I could rate a book 100 stars, I would.... An outstanding read." (Sandy’s Book a Day Blog)

Amazing book

It feels like it jumps around in the beginning but as long as you remember names things fall into place better. The end was a twist. It’s amazing how so many different lives ended up changing over history and “a feeling”

Be prepared to suspend disbelief

I found the story very contrived to hit certain plot points. You will find yourself yelling at all of the characters because they lack very basic common sense. The ending attempts to have a big surprise moment, but because enough of the foundation for the ending wasn’t laid, it is simply confusing.

Amazing story

I did not see the end coming. It is a great book. First for me by this writer. I look forward to her other books

Narration sucked.

Narration left much to be desired. It was hard to differentiate between the guys in the novel because the female narrator didn’t alter voice much between characters.

The way the story started

I really enjoyed the twist never saw that coming til the end. Very well written.

just ok

This book was just Ok for me.not really a "twist" and too long for sure.

Exciting and Suspenseful

This book kept me interested till the very end. If you twist and turns I was not expecting.

Great Plot Twost

I did not enjoy the reader. For a book that is supposed to be suspenseful, she just doesn’t have the energy or …. Heightened emotion.
There were ups and downs of the story. The Patrick counting part was waaaay to drug out. Way to much happened in that ‘10 seconds’ that zapped the suspense. Logan was my favorite character by far although I also enjoyed Gladis. I gave this a higher rating then I was planning when I was half way through because I really think the reader sucked a lot of suspense out of it for me and that’s not the author’s fault. Loved the plot twist at the end. Enjoyed the enter mingled stories and finding out what made people tick and why they were the way they were. That’s my jam. There were a few points I didn’t find realistic or in tune, but overall a nice read.

it held my interest

a lot to think about. parenting and how it affects children, watching out for your neighbors , and second chances.

Kept my Attention

Great audio book, with an ah-ha twist. The book kept merry attention the whole time.