Author: Louise Candlish
Format reviewed: Ebook
Source: Netgalley
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication Date: 27th June 2019
Rating: 4 Stars
MEET THE NEIGHBOURS YOU'LL LOVE TO HATE
Until Darren and Jodie move in, Lowland Way is a suburban paradise. Beautiful homes. Friendly neighbours. Kids playing out in the street. But Darren and Jodie don't follow the rules and soon disputes over loud music and parking rights escalate to threats of violence.
Then, early one Sunday, a horrific crime shocks the street. As the police go house-to-house, the residents close ranks and everyone's story is the same: They did it.
But there's a problem. The police don't agree. And the door they're knocking on next is yours.
Until Darren and Jodie move in, Lowland Way is a suburban paradise. Beautiful homes. Friendly neighbours. Kids playing out in the street. But Darren and Jodie don't follow the rules and soon disputes over loud music and parking rights escalate to threats of violence.
Then, early one Sunday, a horrific crime shocks the street. As the police go house-to-house, the residents close ranks and everyone's story is the same: They did it.
But there's a problem. The police don't agree. And the door they're knocking on next is yours.
Those People would make an excellent film, with an all star ensemble cast. There isn't really a main character, just a group of neighbours that are all united against the new people in their street.
For the new people, Danny and Jodie aren't like the rest, they seem a bit dodgy, and they aren't even attempting to fit in.
And all the neighbours are left with an unpleasant feeling whenever they try to interact.
It is clear initially that something big happened, from the snippets of police interviews with each neighbour, as we get the background to the day in question.
And then once we are up to the present day bits in live time, as such, you slowly realise that every time you think you have got to grasps with the situation, something else happens, and you are left re-evaluating.
For nothing is what it seems with those people!
Louise Candlish has written a compelling story about how you can never truly know your neighbours, your friends, and even your other half until you are pushed to breaking point from nightmare neighbours.
At times I felt sorry for all the characters in this and at others, I really disliked them too! Definitely a book that will make you feel something towards the characters.
And that leaves you pondering what on earth you might do if someone unsavoury moves into your road, and becomes the source of your life being utterly wretched. Would you consider revenge?
Thank you to Simon & Schuster on Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
For the new people, Danny and Jodie aren't like the rest, they seem a bit dodgy, and they aren't even attempting to fit in.
And all the neighbours are left with an unpleasant feeling whenever they try to interact.
It is clear initially that something big happened, from the snippets of police interviews with each neighbour, as we get the background to the day in question.
And then once we are up to the present day bits in live time, as such, you slowly realise that every time you think you have got to grasps with the situation, something else happens, and you are left re-evaluating.
For nothing is what it seems with those people!
Louise Candlish has written a compelling story about how you can never truly know your neighbours, your friends, and even your other half until you are pushed to breaking point from nightmare neighbours.
At times I felt sorry for all the characters in this and at others, I really disliked them too! Definitely a book that will make you feel something towards the characters.
And that leaves you pondering what on earth you might do if someone unsavoury moves into your road, and becomes the source of your life being utterly wretched. Would you consider revenge?
Thank you to Simon & Schuster on Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
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