Just the Nicest Couple- Book Review

 

Just the Nicest Couple

By Mary Kubica

Just the nicest couple, you think? What can I say about the novel. It wasn't what I was expecting. I was hoping I would like the characters. Not, unfortunately. I am sorry to say this was a miss. I read the author's previous novel, Local Woman Missing, and loved it this one didn't do anything for me. 

The writing like always was very short, and simplistic. I believe this is her trademark.  I am sure the author writes this way for reason. So, I am not going to complain about her writing. The plot was ok in the beginning. I thought it was going somewhere. Hoping it would get better. It was fast paced I will say that. But, the characters were bland and unlikeable. 

Then to top it off Christian the entire time was trying to figure out how to get his wife out of this pickle. Even if it was criminal. Anyway to protect his wife. The ending was over the top. I don't want to ruin it for anyone who plans on reading. The final twist got me so upset. Because I felt strung along to follow the book I didn't like. And the author expected me to believe the ending, right! I doubt very much that I would read any more books by her. Sorry, I really wanted to like the book and I didn't. 

Lily Scott thinks she killed her friend's husband, Jake. She tells her husband Christian what she thinks happened. They both go to the spot where the attack happened. With no hide or hare from Jake. Where did he go? Nina is going ballistic because for days Jake doesn't come home. They have a fight about Nina's mother. As Jake is jealous of the care his mother in law is getting from Nina. But, she can't see.  She suffers from Macular Degeneration and she needs Nina to help her. 

The worst part is Lily and Christian see Nina who supposedly is their friend doesn't say anything. Christian goes into the house and steals the car keys to move the car without anyone's knowledge. In the meantime. They fool everyone thinking it was Jake in the house when it actually was Christian.  With Nina beside herself with worry. Christian and Lily say nothing about anything. While they know what happen they keep their mouth closed. 

Nina  is starting to put the pieces together. She realizes she doesn't really know Christian, and Lily. What does she do. You will have to read the book to find out if you are a fan of Mary Kubica psychological fiction. You may like her newest novel. I am not a fan for this one.