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The love between young adults is described realistically, but at the same time with a sense of tenderness and understanding of teenagers. I'm unsure of how I feel on this one. It's told in three different timelines, before the explosion, day of explosion and after explosion, mostly told from Stephanie's point of view. We also have the POV of her son Danny, who I will say was my favorite of them all. This is not a thriller or much of a mystery, it flows more into impact of relationships and consequences. As with the author's last novel, The Woman on the Pier, the "Pier was not central to the story until the end and the same here. The "Attic" was not really prevalent to the last few chapters. Both also had a form of an event that seems like it will be central to the book but isn't. I feel like maybe the marketing of these seem a little more skewed as they are again more relationship/domestic driven. It took me a bit to get into but once I got into it I couldn't put it down but felt a bit let down by how it all played out. I do enjoy the writing style but how the plot plays out while good it seemed it went down a different path then what I was thinking. Thank you to HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter, and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own. But later an incident affects both of the boys’ lives. They reject to talk about it. Danny starts acting weird, angry, resented. Before Stephanie finds out the source of his anger, another tragedy strikes the family. Characters ranging from slimy to emotive and featuring just the best snob ever who had me brilliantly horrified yet slightly in awe at her antics
When Pete and Danny are killed, Stephanie retreats further into herself. She knows there is something wrong with the family across the street, and she is sure that Jonathan knows what was bugging her son. She desperately needs to find out. Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family. Then something, as it usually does, happens and the boys are no longer the close friends they once were. Then there is a devastating car crash, an explosion, and a quest to find out the truth.Danny starts acting a little strange himself. Neither Stephanie nor Pete can get to the bottom of what is troubling their son. Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.
The Franklin family across the street is strange, but Danny eventually makes friends with Jonathan, who is the same age, and in some of his classes. Danny finds the family strange as well. There is a lot of anger in that household, and the father spends a lot of time in the attic, supposedly working. I'm unsure of how I feel on this one. It's told in three different timelines, before the explosion, day of explosion and after explosion, mostly told from Stephanie's point of view. We also have the POV of her son Danny, who I will say was my favorite of them all. This is not a thriller or much of a mystery, it flows more into impact of relationships and consequences. As with the author's last novel, The Woman on the Pier, the "Pier was not central to the story until the end and the same here. The "Attic" was not really prevalent to the last few chapters. Both also had a form of an event that seems like it will be central to the book but isn't. I feel like maybe the marketing of these seem a little more skewed as they are again more relationship/domestic driven. It took me a bit to get into but once I got into it I couldn'
Not too sure how I feel about this book? So many different stories and accounts, with no actual ending? A very different thriller and if I’m being honest I couldn’t get into the characters, I would’ve liked more depth into Pete and heard parts of his story from his own perspective and maybe Jonathan? I’m also disappointed with the ending, I thought there would be a big twist in how Pete and Danny died in the crash? And Richard or Janet had something to do with it? I've had an interesting relationship with this author. I loved his book The Dinner Guest and I wasn't even able to finish his book The Woman on the Pier so this book was my chance to see how I really feel about this author going forward. Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.
Stephanie knows that Jonathan knows more about why her son was so withdrawn before his death, and she is determined to find out the truth. Stephanie, her husband Pete, and their son Danny move from London to a small town. She was used to the anonymity of a large city, but here everyone wants you involved, and they gossip. She'd prefer to be left alone. The plot revolves around two adult couples and their relationship but spills over into their teenage children. The narrative is split over different time zones and from different people’s perspectives which gives us a well rounded and interesting perspective. The overarching premise of the book regarding what is hidden in one of the attics is expertly built up, hinted at and ultimately revealed and definitely not something that I would ever guessed yet fits into the plot seamlessly and is a missing part in a confusing jigsaw. A band practice, seven months prior, set this psychological thriller in motion. Janet Franklin, a pompous, control freak treated her new neighbor Stephanie with condescension. However, Richard, a overly critical college lecturer encouraged the friendship of his 15 year old son, Jonathan and Stephanie's son, Danny. The boys were now bandmates as well...but... life changed on a dime. The boys appeared different after a rehearsal. There was an "awkward tension" between them. "... this odd night...everything went spinning off in another direction."There’s something in my neighbour’s attic. Something steeped in shadows. A secret to everyone. Seen by no one… The way that grief is dealt with was sensitive and rang true with me in its descriptions so thank you for the poignant and accurate observations. Also the topics of secrets and lies within a family and feeing an outsider as a teenager and exploring who you are and all those uncertainties.
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