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A review by booksrockcal
Those People Next Door by Kia Abdullah
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book is propulsively readable. I started and finished it on a plane between Boston and San Diego. It’s the story of the Khutan family who move to a new and nicer neighborhood for a fresh start for their son following an incident in college. The mom/wife Salam witnesses their next door neighbor taking their Black Lives Matter sign down and tensions escalate between the families while their sons work on an app together. The disputes end in a courtroom (or so we think) - I’m a sucker for a courtroom drama. This book has twists and turns that are unexpected while it explores themes of class, race, acceptance, community, and belonging