A review by beautyblob
The Wife Next Door by Amanda Brooke

challenging dark reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

This was a little predictable, especially if you read a lot of psychological thrillers, but a quick read and well paced. There is a lot about domestic violence in here and it was plotted very well with little sprinkles of flashbacks to the 70s. I did find the main character, Jane, a bit frustrating. She came across as such a nosy neighbour to begin with, I don't know how the neighbours tolerated her. I understand her behaviour came from a place of fear and trauma but just because you have experienced something you can't just assume the same about other people when you are spying on them - not great neighbourly behaviour - and not getting the whole picture.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Thank you to Netgalley, Harper Collins UK and the author.