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Not a Happy Family by Shari Lapena
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4+ stars! A fast-paced, entertaining, page-turning domestic suspense novel!

I’m a huge fan of Shari Lapena and this latest release was another winner! There are three adult children in the wealthy Merton family. Their parents are found brutally murdered two days after their family Easter dinner. The children are shocked as they are pulled in for questioning related to the murders. There are plenty of secrets within the family making them wonder just who they can trust.

This was an extremely unique narrative tone for me. The story is told from a distant third person perspective, yet I felt fully connected and engrossed within this twisty and suspenseful tale. I loved the short chapters of this family drama that always left me on edge wanting to read “just one more�. My suspicions flew all over the place, suspecting every single character at one point or another.

Overall, this was a treat to read! I love this authors writing and am happy to report this lived up to my hopes and expectations. Thank you to Penguin Random House Canada for my review copy!
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Reading Progress

February 15, 2021 – Shelved
February 15, 2021 – Shelved as: to-read
August 25, 2021 – Started Reading
September 3, 2021 –
page 44
12.5%
September 9, 2021 –
page 100
28.41%
September 14, 2021 –
page 154
43.75%
September 15, 2021 –
page 186
52.84%
September 15, 2021 –
page 231
65.63%
September 16, 2021 –
page 290
82.39%
September 18, 2021 – Finished Reading
January 23, 2022 – Shelved as: traveling-sister-read

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Michael David (on hiatus) Fantastic review, Lindsay! So glad you loved it too!


Holly  B (slower pace!) Glad you enjoyed Lindsay!


Allison Faught Wonderful review, Lindsay!! 😊


message 4: by Kat (new)

Kat Nice review, Lindsay! I keep hearing really good things about this.


Lindsay L Thank you Michael, Holly, Allison and Kat!


Jayme Terrific review! 💕


message 7: by Pat (new)

Pat Wonderful review Lindsay and I’m glad it was a winner for you 😊!


Nikki Joyce Fabulous review, Lindsay!! I’m halfway through this one & loving it too! So glad you enjoyed it! 💗


Lindsay L Thank you Jayme, Pat and Nikki! Glad you’re loving it too Nikki!


Susan  (on hiatus) Wonderful review, I'm happy you loved this one too!💐


Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader Lovely review, Linds! I really enjoyed this one too!


message 12: by Yvonne G (new)

Yvonne G Nice Review! This really sounds like one I would enjoy - Adding it to my 'wish list' :)


Debra Great review, Lindsay!


Meredith (Trying to catch up!) Fabulous review, Lindsay! This sounds good! Glad you enjoyed!


message 15: by Kerrin (new)

Kerrin Awesome review, Lindsay. I will have to check out this author.


Lindsay L Thank you Susan, Jenni, Yvonne, Debra, Meredith and Kerrin! 💜💖💛⭐️


C.  (Comment, never msg). Come now, we call it "supper" in these parts. :) Wow, what an awful situation. I am glad the story rolled along into an unusual perspective that made it intriguing for you. Happy voting day to us! Go, Greens, go!


Lindsay L Ha - Carolyn - you’re so funny! My husband always calls it supper but I’ve always said dinner 🤣. Yes - the title of this book suited the situation perfectly 🙃. It was a great escape read which is just what I needed! Happy voting day to you too! 💖💜


message 19: by James (new)

James Thane Great review, Lindsay.


Lindsay L Thanks you James! 😊


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Julie Excellent review, dear Lindsay! Glad you enjoyed! 💖


Lindsay L Thank you Julie! 💜


message 23: by Libby (new)

Libby Excellent review, Lindsay. I'm glad this one delivered :-)


Lindsay L Thank you Libby!


Margaret M - (having a challenging time and on GR as much as I can) Excellent review Lindsay 💖


Lindsay L Thank you Margaret!! 💛


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