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The Downstairs Neighbor
- Narrated by: Jasmine Blackborow
- Length: 11 hrs and 31 mins
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Publisher's Summary
An addicting and twisty debut about an apartment building devastated by the disappearance of a teenage girl - and by the secrets that won't be kept behind each closed door - that will thrill fans of Lisa Jewell and Shari Lapena.
One House. Three Families. Countless Secrets.
From her downstairs apartment in suburban London, Emma has often overheard the everyday life of the seemingly perfect family upstairs - Steph, Paul and teenage daughter Freya - but has never got to know them. Until one day, she hears something that seizes her attention: Freya has vanished and the police are questioning Steph and Paul about their life. Do either of you have any enemies? Anyone who might want to harm or threaten you?
The effects of Freya's disappearance ripple outward, affecting not just her parents, but everyone who lives in the building, including Emma and local driving instructor Chris, who was the last person to see the teenager before she went missing. Each character's life is thrown into sharp focus as devastating mistakes and long-held secrets are picked apart and other crimes come to light - including a child gone missing 25 years earlier, and a shocking murder - that make clear that the past never stays where we leave it, and that homes can be built on foundations of lies.
What the critics say
"Fans of British mysteries will love this debut...It is difficult to put down. This is one that readers may not figure out fully, if at all, in advance of the denouement, but the author ties all the secrets together in a most satisfying reveal." (Library Journal, starred review)
“[A] heart-pounding debut...Even avid suspense readers won't be able to predict all the twists. Cooper is off to a strong start.” (Publishers Weekly)
“Cooper skillfully builds a house of cards, demolishes it, reshuffles the deck, and deals an even stronger hand, while keeping a few cards up her sleeve. An emotionally charged domestic-suspense debut, perfect for fans of Lucy Foley and Ruth Ware.” (Booklist)
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Overall2 out of 5 stars
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Performance3 out of 5 stars
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Story1 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 2024-08-15
Dull characters and plot
This book was immensely sporadic and chaotic. The pacing was either really slow or overwhelming, with too much happening at once. Despite having so much backstory and information constantly thrown at you, it was incredibly boring and dull. None of the characters were truly investigating or looking for clues; they just ran around panicked, and things kind of fell into their laps.
There weren't many characters, and considering the story is told from multiple points of view, there were only about three side characters, making it incredibly easy to guess who did it since they were the main suspect from the start. It was also very obvious how the events from 25 years earlier fit in, as there were only two other leading women, and one of the girls' backstory was already known. None of the characters were likable or sympathetic. They only cared about themselves and what would happen if their lies were exposed. Honestly, I was really disappointed.
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