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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. I found this to be a very quick read. It kept me engaged and wanting to know what was going to happen next. This family had a lot of secrets and they weren't very happy. But as a set of circumstances escalated and spiralled out of control they had to fess up and come to grips with their truth. Recommended for an entertaining read. “The Perfect Family,” by Robyn Harding is hands down, the absolutely best thriller I have ever read. I read a lot of books and a lot of thrillers, and this one is second to none. I rarely give a 5-Star rating, but this book absolutely deserves it. Robyn Harding did a magnificent job keeping on the edge of my seat while reading. I did not ever once want to put the book down. It was fantastic. The story is of a family of four, Viv, her husband Thomas, son Eli, and daughter Tarryn. On the outside, the family looks picture perfect. Clean, neat, not even streaks on the windows. But inside, it’s a different story. Every character has their secret. I won’t reveal them here, but you will discover them soon enough. Each of their secrets ends up having devastating consequences. The author’s voice is great and easy to read. The chapters alternate from each character’s point of view and most end on a cliff hanger that made me want to skip ahead to the next chapter from that character’s POV. The characters are well developed. Overall, this is a well written book that will keep you engaged from page one. The ending was especially good. It certainly leaves open the possibility for a sequel, which I hope Harding writes. You can’t go wrong with this book. I will be checking out other books by Harding and hope they are just as good. The Adlers : "Viv" and Thomas. Their children, Eli and Tarryn. Their life was perfect. They were perfect. They were envied by their neighbors who yearned to have what they had. If only they knew the truth behind the veneer. They would be grateful they didn't. There have been a few incidents. They seem to be benign acts of vandalism. Nuisances. Until... they escalate. But, who is responsible? And, exactly who are they targeting and why? Because all of the Adlers have secrets. From the public. From each other. Short chapters alternate between the perspective of each Adler, providing an in-depth look into their character. The voices, especially of the children, ring true. The dialogue and tone being typical of the age group. I have loved all of Hardings' books. Her topics are compelling and contemporary. Always page-turners that hook the reader from the first page to the last. Always with jaw-dropping twists. I enjoyed this one too. However, the ending left me with some unanswered questions. no reviews | add a review
"Thomas and Viv Adler are the envy of their neighbors: attractive, successful, with well-mannered children and a beautifully restored home. Until one morning, when they wake up to find their porch has been pelted with eggs. It's a prank, Thomas insists; the work of a few out-of-control kids. But when a smoke bomb is tossed on their front lawn, and their car's tires are punctured, the family begins to worry. Surveillance cameras show nothing but grainy images of shadowy figures in hoodies. And the police dismiss the attacks, insisting they're just the work of bored teenagers. Unable to identify the perpetrators, the Adlers are helpless as the assaults escalate into violence, and worse. And each new violation brings with it a growing fear. Because everyone in the Adler family is keeping a secret- not just from the outside world, but from each other. And secrets can be very dangerous"-- No library descriptions found. |
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