Thriller
The Family Next Door
2018·335 pages
In an idyllic Australian suburb, a new neighbor's arrival exposes the hidden struggles and secrets of several families.
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In an idyllic Australian suburb, a new neighbor's arrival exposes the hidden struggles and secrets of several families.
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Small, perfect towns often hold the deepest secrets. Such is the case for Essie and her family. When a new woman moves next door to Essie, she is an immediate object of curiosity in this neighbourhood. As the two women grow closer and Essie's friends disapprove, it starts to become clear that Isabelle's choice of neighbourhood was no accident. And that her presence might bring even more secrets to light.
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Sexual content
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Non-graphic sexual content; marital intimacy and affair-related tension
Violence & gore
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Child abduction threat and limited physical peril; not graphic
Profanity
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No evidence found in available sources
Substance use
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Recurring alcohol use; substance use tied to stress and secrecy
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources
Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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No magic or witchcraft present
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content present
Political content
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Light themes of social media image and suburban perfection
Self-harm / suicide
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Self-harm depictions and suicidal ideation; mental illness themes
Abuse & suffering
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Child abuse, pregnancy loss, child death, and abduction themes
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