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Sometimes a mystery provides just enough information, just when you need it, and it helps the story to bloom a little at a time.  The New Neighbors was that type of book.  Like many other stories, it’s told in two alternating perspectives. This was somewhat difficult to follow, but served a purpose in the final result.

I’m glad that I didn’t read other reviews of The New Neighbors when I started reading it.  If you’re definitely going to read it, you should probably skip over this paragraph. (Fair warning!)  If you’re on the fence, I suggest going for it.  There’s a creepy vibe that makes this book appear to be a paranormal, but the details slowly emerge to help explain that impression.  It is comparable to a Hitchcock story in its plot twists.

Jack and Syd, the two main characters at the heart of the story, made a great main couple.  Their differences were noticeable but not insurmountable, creating a great vibe of drama.    Unfortunately, there wasn’t much depth in character relationships. Across the board, the characters felt flat and shallow.  Still, the mystery kept me reading.

I read The New Neighbors during my week at Washington, DC so it took me a while to finish.  Normally I read a book like this in one sitting, but it just wasn’t possible during that trip.  Getting through only a few pages at a time disrupted the continuity of the story, so I recommend choosing this book when you have time to sit down and read for a while.

Do you like suspenseful stories?