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The Woman Next Door: An absolutely gripping psychological thriller with dark and jaw-dropping twists Kindle Edition

by Cass Green (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 out of 5 stars 9,967 ratings

Two suburban women. Two dark secrets. The almost perfect murder.

Everybody needs good neighbours…

Melissa and Hester have lived next door to each other for years. When Melissa’s daughter was younger, Hester was almost like a grandmother to her. But recently they haven’t been so close.

Hester has plans to change all that. It’s obvious to her that despite Melissa’s outwardly glamorous and successful life, she needs Hester’s help.

But taking help from Hester might not be such a good idea for a woman with as many secrets as Melissa…

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    22 July 2016
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‘Gripped me from the start: Cass Green sensitively imagines your worst nightmare next door – a truly psychological thriller’ Claire Seeber

‘A creepy psychological exploration of the power of secrets to destroy your life’ Psychologies

‘The Girl on the Train meets Notes on a Scandal. I read it one sitting, totally gripped.’ Erin Kelly

‘Twisty, tense and with a truly odious villain’ Eva Dolan

‘The Woman Next Door had me gripped from first page to last – completely under the spell of prim yet twisted narrator Hester, a pensioner with an exhilaratingly pitch-black heart of darkness beneath her twinset and pearls’
Ruth Ware, author of In A Dark Dark Wood

‘I couldn't put it down. It gripped me from the first page. The best psychological thriller I've read all year’ Suzy Greaves, editor, Psychologies magazine

‘Cass Green storms onto the crime scene with this classic and compelling psychological thriller – Hester is a gloriously dark character who held me in her grip from the first page to the last.’ Ava Marsh, author of Untouchable

About the Author

Cass Green is a bestselling author of psychological thrillers and an award-winning writer of fiction for young people under the name Caroline Green. Her first novel for adults, The Woman Next Door, was a No.1 ebook bestseller, while the follow-up, In a Cottage in a Wood, was a USA Today bestseller and a Sunday Times top ten bestseller. She is the writer in residence at East Barnet School and teaches courses in Writing for Children at City University and Crime Fiction at City Lit. She lives in London with her family.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01GQW795E
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ One More Chapter
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 22 July 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.9 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 306 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0008203559
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Cass Green is the pseudonym of Caroline Green, an award-winning author of fiction for young people. Her first novel, Dark Ride won the Rona Young Adult Book of the Year and the Waverton Good Read Award. Cracks and Hold Your Breath garnered rave reviews and were shortlisted for eleven awards between them. She is the Writer in Residence at East Barnet School and teaches Writing for Children at City University. The Woman Next Door is her first novel for adults.

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Customers find this psychological thriller to be a fantastic read with a riveting story line and good twists at the end. The book features well-observed characters, particularly the main character Hester, and has a darkly comic undertone that customers appreciate. Customers praise the writing quality, with one noting it's written from two points of view, and many say it draws them in from the start. The pacing receives mixed reactions, with some finding it lovely while others say it's slow.

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135 customers mention ‘Readability’135 positive0 negative

Customers find the book a fantastic and exciting read, with one customer noting that no character is wholly good or wholly bad.

"This was brilliant but a couple of whopping errors cost it the 5* !!..." Read more

"...This was such an almighty thrilling read that kept me on my toes and wondering in which direction the author would take me next...." Read more

"...Its not a bad book, just not as clever as it could have been." Read more

"I thoroughly enjoyed this read. I found the characters well rounded and compelling irrespective of whether you liked them or not...." Read more

132 customers mention ‘Twists’102 positive30 negative

Customers enjoy the story's twists and turns, with a well-paced plot that maintains suspense throughout.

"...There were a lot of surprises throughout and I really enjoyed it. I was up into the early hours reading as I was dying to know what happened...." Read more

"...In terms of plot, this was twistier than I could have imagined, sharper and punchier than I'd anticipated, and I absolutely flew through the pages,..." Read more

"...The suspense was ever present with an enjoyable smattering of unexpected events along the way that kept my interest from cover to cover...." Read more

"...The narrative slips effortlessly between the two protagonists and we discover that they both have secrets and they see events in completely..." Read more

59 customers mention ‘Writing quality’52 positive7 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, finding it delightful and easy to read, with excellent character development. One customer notes that it is written from two points of view.

"...It made for a very exciting, rather gruesome, read, and I was kept guessing again and again, which I loved...." Read more

"...I loved the smooth flow of the book which to me showed great writing skill. I look forward to whatever comes next." Read more

"...spoil the plot, but this turns into a very dark domestic drama, cleverly written in that both characters are thoroughly dislikeable, but you just ca..." Read more

"...Incredible writing & fantastic story. If you’re into thriller books this is a must see!" Read more

53 customers mention ‘Character development’44 positive9 negative

Customers appreciate the well-observed characters in the book, particularly the main character Hester, with one customer noting that they come alive within minutes of reading.

"I thoroughly enjoyed this read. I found the characters well rounded and compelling irrespective of whether you liked them or not...." Read more

"...Hester comes across as completely weird and the author describes her character so well that she came to life in my imagination...." Read more

"...Melissa and Hester are fascinating characters and you do get a feel of their backgrounds and what brought them to this juncture...." Read more

"...I loved the character of Hester, the lonely older lady who lives with her cute little dog and was as loopy as a fruit bat...." Read more

46 customers mention ‘Interest’41 positive5 negative

Customers find the book compelling and engaging from the start, describing it as a psychological page-turner.

"...loved the switching of narrative within this novel, allowing me a detailed insight into each of the women's separate lives and histories...." Read more

"...I found the characters well rounded and compelling irrespective of whether you liked them or not...." Read more

"...I couldn't put it down, it engaged my attention from the start and it kept on getting more and more gripping as it progressed, so I lingered into..." Read more

"...The dual narrative is perfectly timed so that the alternate points of view keep you hooked...." Read more

20 customers mention ‘Humor’20 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's darkly comic undertone and find it amusing, with one customer particularly appreciating the teasing hints towards the characters' pasts.

"...fascinated by both, perhaps more so by Hester, and loved the teasing hints towards their pasts that had me wondering what exactly had gone on back..." Read more

"...I also loved the humour which was injected into some of the scenes particularly the opening which was set in a public library when Hester is..." Read more

"...Although it is classed as a psychological thriller, it has so many humorous moments it was quite a light-hearted read...." Read more

"...The characters deep flaws make them an entertaining read without making them too dislikeable - it keeps you invested in them despite their flaws and..." Read more

8 customers mention ‘Page turner’8 positive0 negative

Customers describe the book as a page turner.

"...the storyline was a little unbelievable at times it was still a page turner which I really enjoyed." Read more

"...book draws you from one and I finished it in one night.it was such s page turner." Read more

"It's gritty from the word go. Page Turner. Lots of twists. Couldn't put it down. Bring on the next book" Read more

"Page farmer of a book...." Read more

40 customers mention ‘Pacing’22 positive18 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some praising its lovely and brilliant flow, while others find it slow.

"...Even in the chapter headings' list, it's all laid out well till the chapter titled 'Five Months LaterMELISSA'...." Read more

"...The whole thing felt too far fetched...." Read more

"...Fast-paced and disturbing, it was a real shocker of a novel that held me tight within its grasp, refusing to let go until I reached the end...." Read more

"...mistakes brought about by over reliance on technology and lazy proof reading which jar somewhat but, otherwise an enjoyable read." Read more

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  • Lynda Kelly
    4.0 out of 5 stars Whopping Errors Cost It, Sadly
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 April 2018
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    This was brilliant but a couple of whopping errors cost it the 5* !! Such a pity but they were mistakes that any proper editor should've noticed if I spotted them.
    It was a clever story and you had to wonder at these two madzers ending up living next-door to each other. For me, both women were more than a bit unhinged, although both from differing generations and backgrounds. There were a lot of surprises throughout and I really enjoyed it. I was up into the early hours reading as I was dying to know what happened. For some of it I lived it in real time along with them as a large portion took place in the space of one day, the time it took me to read about the same 24 hours. Some behaviour in this was shocking to me although at times it did make me giggle. I actually laughed aloud when Hester mentioned rigor mortis in the motorway service station. That really tickled me. However, at its heart it is quite a sad story as well, really. I preferred Hester to Melissa, she held a lot of the same world views I do, although I found I worried more about Bertie than any other character !!
    Even in the chapter headings' list, it's all laid out well till the chapter titled 'Five Months LaterMELISSA'. HOW that got past any self-respecting editor or proofreader is beyond me. The remainder of the titles weren't written all in capitals at all so it smacks you in the face. So pretty sloppy from the word go. She has also gone with Americanised (not Americanized) spellings throughout so we were treated to patronizing, anaesthetized and materialize, etc. Moniker is not spelt monica (ouch) nor sanitary wear as ware. Sleepover needed a space in the context it was written as well. Ladies needed an apostrophe and "Yes, a grandma Jamie" needed another comma to make proper sense.
    Now the real whoppers....."I'm sick, Tams"......would be fine and dandy IF there was a character called Tams or Tamsin in the story but the girl she was speaking to was called bloody Saskia !! Then Amber is described as a perfectly adequate mother when Amber is the child !! Getting your own characters' names wrong is a massive no-no for me.....unforgiveable.
    I know that with some proper tidying up by the publisher this would easily make 5* so I hope in any revision they sort these sloppy mistakes out. I'll be trying her other book for sure.
    (I couldn't find what RoNA stands for at the end, in the About The Author section. Google couldn't even enlighten me there.)
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  • Becca's Books
    5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastically tense and tremendously gripping read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 October 2016
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    Wow. What a fantastically tense and tremendously gripping read from author Cass Green this turned out to be! I loved it from beginning to end, and if having a reader up all night until the early hours of the morning due to being unable to put this story down was Green's aim, then I'm more than happy to say MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.

    In Cass Green's The Woman Next Door, readers are introduced to Melissa and Hester, neighbours and old friends who were once a lot closer than they are today, thanks to Hester's babysitting duties when Melissa's daughter was a lot younger. Nowadays, Hester is lucky to get a 'hello' from Melissa, and Melissa wishes Hester would give it up already, trying to worm her way back into her life with cakes and dishes being delivered on the doorstep. Can't the older woman take a hint? But, when things go drastically wrong for Melissa, and Hester turns up offering to help, it's impossible for Melissa to turn down the offer. After all, what the hell does she know about this sort of thing? As it turns out, Hester is exactly what Melissa needs in the dark and dangerous circumstances that arise, and before she knows what's happening, things begin to spiral dangerously out of control.

    Addictive is one word that I'd use to describe this novel. Unputdownable. Thrilling. Shocking. Unbelievable. I could go on. Cass Green is incredibly talented, that much is true. The suspense and tension in this novel was almost too much to bear, and when Melissa's life suddenly took an unseen and ghastly turn, I didn't know what to do or where to look. I really hadn't seen it coming, which only made it all the more thrilling for me as the reader. In terms of plot, this was twistier than I could have imagined, sharper and punchier than I'd anticipated, and I absolutely flew through the pages, desperate to see where Green would take her characters and how they'd navigate the treacherous path they'd started upon. Fast-paced and disturbing, it was a real shocker of a novel that held me tight within its grasp, refusing to let go until I reached the end.

    Green's characters in The Woman Next Door were superbly crafted. Melissa and Hester, although they appeared different on the surface, each had their own secrets to keep hidden, so I suppose, in a way, they were more similar than they realised. I loved the switching of narrative within this novel, allowing me a detailed insight into each of the women's separate lives and histories. I was fascinated by both, perhaps more so by Hester, and loved the teasing hints towards their pasts that had me wondering what exactly had gone on back then and made them into the women they were today. The contrast in their lifestyles was impossible to miss. While Melissa was rather glamorous and lived a lavish life, Hester wasn't. Hester's interest in Melissa and her daughter was something that unnerved me. She was a very watchful woman and knew, in detail, the whereabouts of Melissa from day to day. There was definitely something odd about her, although I couldn't put my finger on what. From the way Hester spoke to things she'd do or comment upon, it was clear she didn't miss a thing. What I also found was that she was also a very clever woman. Her mind worked in a strange way and I suppose that's why I was so curious about her. Melissa, on the other hand, seemed much more the sort of woman for keeping up appearances. Although she lived in a very nice house with a very nice garden, there were demons from her past that she just couldn't seem to get away from, no matter how far she ran. Both women kept me intrigued right the way through, as I waited eagerly for more of their truths and secrets to push through the surface and make themselves known. It made for a very exciting, rather gruesome, read, and I was kept guessing again and again, which I loved.

    This was such an almighty thrilling read that kept me on my toes and wondering in which direction the author would take me next. Every time I thought I knew where the characters were going, I was proved wrong. There were plenty of moments where I found myself wondering 'how far are these women going to take this?', only for Cass Green to show me that it was a lot further than I'd first imagined. It was tense, shocking and oh-so-dangerous, with the threat of being found out constantly lurking at the side-lines. I raced through the book, horrified at the turn of events within but eager to see how it would all play out before the final page.

    If you love a thriller that delves into the unexpected, then The Woman Next Door by Cass Green is definitely a novel for you. I cannot wait for news of Green's next book. If it's anything like this, then I know that I'll be in for a treat, albeit a gruesomely thrilling one. Becca's Books is awarding The Woman Next Door by Cass Green with five of my bookish cupcakes.
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  • GENA
    3.0 out of 5 stars GOOD START.... DISAPPOINTING ENDING
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 October 2016
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    I liked the beginning of the book, not quite knowing where it was going and found the characters interesting. Some of the critical reviews here are very harsh. It didn't quite live up to the hype and I predicted most of the ending . Not a bad book but maybe written to order.... ie girl on the train genre. The characters were not one dimensional but neither were likeable either. Its not a bad book, just not as clever as it could have been.
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  • M. Campbell
    4.0 out of 5 stars The Woman Next Door
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 September 2016
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    I thoroughly enjoyed this read. I found the characters well rounded and compelling irrespective of whether you liked them or not. The suspense was ever present with an enjoyable smattering of unexpected events along the way that kept my interest from cover to cover. I do love this genre of book but sometimes tire of the done to death murder/child abduction theme. However I liked this author's fresh approach to the topic and I thought the characters were both plausible and interesting. I loved the smooth flow of the book which to me showed great writing skill.

    I look forward to whatever comes next.
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  • Amazon Customer
    2.0 out of 5 stars poco convincente
    Reviewed in Italy on 2 October 2017
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    oltre ad essere poco convincente, specialmente nella sua parte finale, ho trovato il libro noioso, poco probabile e poco avvincente.
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  • HILDA LEES
    4.0 out of 5 stars mystery
    Reviewed in Canada on 1 August 2018
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    nos book was very good kept me on the edge of my seat at times I could not put it down
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  • LnM
    3.0 out of 5 stars Une bien bonne voisine
    Reviewed in France on 1 June 2017
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    Une histoire décalée et bien menée qui allie humour et contexte socio-culturel anglais pour une bonne lecture divertissante et une fin inattendue
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  • audrey
    4.0 out of 5 stars It was easy to follow and basically a good story though I ...
    Reviewed in Australia on 12 March 2018
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    Two main characters telling their story in each chapter.
    It was easy to follow and basically a good story though I have read better.
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  • DT
    3.0 out of 5 stars Fairly predictable!
    Reviewed in India on 23 January 2017
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    This is not really a "dark and twisty" psychological thriller at all. It is an interesting book with a slightly predictable twist... And, as the blurb says, this book is, indeed, very, very inspired by 'Notes on a Scandal' (which, btw, is BRILLIANT).. the book's ending is a bit of a damp squib.. but it is a moderately interesting book otherwise.
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