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The Family Next Door

The Family Next Door

bySally Hepworth
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Edenview
4.0 out of 5 starsWorth the read
Reviewed in Australia on 5 January 2021
This book is a great book to read on those rainy days where you really can’t get inspired to do anything else.. I loved Sally Hepworth’s easy style, her reference to Australian places and weather, and her ability to bring the characters to life. The only thing I found a bit hard was trying to remember each character as the focus on each one changed regularly in the book and it was hard to keep up at times. Overall, I really enjoyed it.
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Miss Prudence
2.0 out of 5 starsSome strange phrases
Reviewed in Australia on 26 July 2018
I just couldn’t get past the use of “illegitimate”. This outdated term has not been used for years. So I had a hard time accepting 30 something year old women would be thinking or fearful of having a so called “illegitimate “ child. Just discredited an already soft story. Otherwise I might of seen this as a “no brainer” Moriarty kind of read: easy and ok
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Edenview
4.0 out of 5 stars Worth the read
Reviewed in Australia on 5 January 2021
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This book is a great book to read on those rainy days where you really can’t get inspired to do anything else.. I loved Sally Hepworth’s easy style, her reference to Australian places and weather, and her ability to bring the characters to life. The only thing I found a bit hard was trying to remember each character as the focus on each one changed regularly in the book and it was hard to keep up at times. Overall, I really enjoyed it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Family Next Door. by Sally Hepworth.
Reviewed in Australia on 6 February 2021
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This was a good read ... Mystery covers a small street .... everyone thinks that everyone else is leading a blissful life behind their doors! But each and everyone house has a secret ... a secret that could destroy their marriage or life as they know it!
Intriguing story that encourages the reader to keep reading .... what is their stories!
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Miss Prudence
2.0 out of 5 stars Some strange phrases
Reviewed in Australia on 26 July 2018
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I just couldn’t get past the use of “illegitimate”. This outdated term has not been used for years. So I had a hard time accepting 30 something year old women would be thinking or fearful of having a so called “illegitimate “ child. Just discredited an already soft story. Otherwise I might of seen this as a “no brainer” Moriarty kind of read: easy and ok
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mel_mox
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book with a great twist
Reviewed in Australia on 30 September 2018
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Loved this book and story.
Sally is a great story teller & gets you emotionally hooked to the characters. Loved all of the characters especially Essie.
The writing style reminded me of Liane Moriarty.
I was so hooked I read it in one day and didn’t want it to end. I will definitely be reading all of her other books now.
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5.0 out of 5 stars First but NOT the last
Reviewed in Australia on 20 March 2019
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This is the first Sally Hepworth book I’ve read but not the last. I highly recommend this book. From the start of the book you are challenged with your thinking of what stand you’d make under particular situations. Loved the twists and the outcome of the novel. Do yourself a favour and check this one out.
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Bernadette Dekker
5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing story
Reviewed in Australia on 24 January 2020
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Great story with many twists and unexpected turns. Reasonable characterisation. It certainly captured my interest and kept me wondering what would happen next. Highly recommended.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Story
Reviewed in Australia on 17 December 2020
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I enjoyed the story and the characters were well drawn and believable. I got so annoyed by the Americanisms scattered throughout the book however - it felt like the author was pandering to the American market a bit frankly. It's set in Victoria with Australian characters. Can't we just use Australian terminology?
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narelle bennett
4.0 out of 5 stars The Family Next Door
Reviewed in Australia on 7 April 2021
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I agree with the other reviews, ie very much like a Leanne Moriaty novel. Good read.
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Susan Godenzi
5.0 out of 5 stars Another exceptional read!
Reviewed in Australia on 9 August 2020
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So glad to have come across this author’s books. Such good strong characters and believable storyline. Engrossing and thoroughly enjoyable.
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Tea4She
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in Australia on 21 May 2019
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Very good, captivating and clever. A book about navigating the greys in life and where to draw the boundaries. The author portrayed the character’s emotions well and realistically.
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