The Family Plot by Megan Collins
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Web ID: 14352777Ridiculously predictable
Not one character in this book is likeable. The prose is fine insofar that it is understandable. Nothing fancy or remarkable. I knew who did it 40 pages in. Way over hyped.
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Shocking character development
As you start to read, the mystery slowly starts to grasp. Asi clues and theories pop up, you are engaged and shocked to see the actions of the characters
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Recommend
THE FAMILY PLOT – by Megan Collins – My HEART! This story is told from Dahlia Lighthouse’s perspective, a gut-wrenching tale filled with secrets, lies, and murder. In this whodunit, as the reader, you’re first introduced to twenty-six-year-old Dahlia, who returns to her childhood home on Blackburn Island, a place she hasn’t been to in years, upon learning of her father’s death. Homeschooled by their True-Crime obsessed parents, living a life of seclusion in what is known as Murder Mansion—so named by the islanders—Dahlia, her twin brother Andy, and older siblings, Charlie and Tate are submerged in a life of horror which includes crime reenactments and honoring the dead, specifically, their namesake, it becomes quickly evident why each sibling is eager to get away when they reach adulthood. However, Andy, on their sixteenth birthday, runs away without Dahlia, leaving the family a brief note and more questions than answers… ‘My entire life, I thought that Andy and I saved each other from loneliness, when really, we just built a different kind, one that felt like comfort, like safety, but in the end, was only a cocoon. And that seemed normal to me … But what I didn’t understand, never paused for a moment to consider, is that cocoons are inherently temporary, too tight a space to grow.’ ‘Andy knew that; that’s why he urged me to leave with him, get away from our family, our unnatural life.’ It’s easy to empathize with Dahlia throughout what feels like she’s living in a Twilight Zone episode (As a Horror Fan—Yes, Please, and Thank You!) from start to finish; as each family member deals with the grief and revelations in their own, albeit seemingly bizarre way. Thank you, NetGalley and Atria (Simon & Schuster), for providing me with an eBook of THE FAMILY PLOT at the request of an honest review.
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Not Good
This is one of the worst books I've ever read. The characters are not likeable. I just didn't care, all I wanted was to finish the book as fast as possible. About 50 pages from the end I quit I just didn't care what happened. The story was unbelievable and, the characters were not realistic. This book had no redeemable qualities
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Really enjoyed. Finished in a day.
I bought this because it was recommended to be by the girl that checked me out. I started it and finished it today. I really enjoyed it and I think if you're a fan of murder mystery you'll enjoy it too.
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Entertaining and easy read!
Finished it in 2 days. An easy and fun read. Full of suspense
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A lot of hype
This book was a big disappointment after reading the great reviews. I thought it was repetitive which made it long and boring, no real surprises or twists which could be the result of poor writing. Save your money.
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Dark and twisted
Can’t say I would agree with the way things played out in the end. For awhile I was guessing who did it! Family is a little out there and the way they present themselves is strange. Guess more understandable as the story progresses and you find out more. Honestly feel like the end should have been different, you’ll understand when you get there. Maybe it’s just me and my morals, but I don’t think many would do what they did. I couldn’t live with it. All in all it was a decent page turner and I would recommend it for a quick read.
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