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The Couple at No. 9 by Claire Douglas
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it was ok
bookshelves: 2022-reads, mystery-thriller, netgalley

I’ll be completely honest. I started this and read to 70%. I set it aside while traveling, and after a few days I entirely forgot about the book and can’t recall a single detail of the plot. I have no desire or inclination to return to the story. So 2 stars from me.
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Reading Progress

Started Reading
October 27, 2022 – Shelved
October 27, 2022 – Finished Reading
November 15, 2022 – Shelved as: 2022-reads
November 15, 2022 – Shelved as: mystery-thriller
November 15, 2022 – Shelved as: netgalley

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message 1: by Diane (new)

Diane Wallace Honest opinion, Jan!


JaymeO Lol! Hate when that happens! 😂


message 3: by Tina (new)

Tina Too many good ones to spend time in ones that don’t entertain!


Marilyn (not getting notifications) Off to your next one! Thanks for your honest and fair review, Jan!


Ceecee Lol! Not that I can remember it either!!!


Holly  B (slower pace!) You didn't miss a thing! 😴


message 7: by Jayme (new)

Jayme I think that says it all!! Hope your vacation was great! ❤️


message 8: by Neils (new) - added it

Neils Barringer Yup you made a better decision that I did


Dorie  - Cats&Books :) So many of these this year, great review Jan :)


message 10: by Kevin (new)

Kevin Ansbro You should have visited the couple at number eight, Jan!


message 11: by Lit with Leigh (new)

Lit with Leigh Lmaooo fair enough😂


message 12: by Julie (new)

Julie Doesn't sound very memorable! Hope you find one that makes a better impression. 💖


message 13: by JanB (new) - rated it 2 stars

JanB Diane wrote: "Honest opinion, Jan!"

Yep, always! Thanks Diane


message 14: by JanB (new) - rated it 2 stars

JanB JaymeO wrote: "Lol! Hate when that happens! 😂"

lol, my brain is like a side but if it is a thrilling book you can't tear the book from my hands. Gotta know when to fold 'em!


message 15: by JanB (new) - rated it 2 stars

JanB Tina wrote: "Too many good ones to spend time in ones that don’t entertain!"

100%! Thanks Tina. Now if I could just find more good ones 😉


message 16: by JanB (new) - rated it 2 stars

JanB Marilyn wrote: "Off to your next one! Thanks for your honest and fair review, Jan!"

Thanks Marilyn!


message 17: by JanB (new) - rated it 2 stars

JanB Ceecee wrote: "Lol! Not that I can remember it either!!!"

haha, your review did bring some things to mind but I'm still not driven to give it another try. Thanks Ceecee!


message 18: by JanB (new) - rated it 2 stars

JanB Jayme wrote: "I think that says it all!! Hope your vacation was great! ❤️"

It does, ha! It was a fabulous trip!


message 19: by JanB (new) - rated it 2 stars

JanB Neils wrote: "Yup you made a better decision that I did"

hahaha....sorry you slogged through!


message 20: by JanB (new) - rated it 2 stars

JanB Dorie - Cats&Books :) wrote: "So many of these this year, great review Jan :)"

It has been a really awful year. It seems publishers no longer hire editors lol


message 21: by JanB (new) - rated it 2 stars

JanB Kevin wrote: "You should have visited the couple at number eight, Jan!"

Or maybe another neighborhood altogether since people are dying?! 😂


message 22: by JanB (new) - rated it 2 stars

JanB GirlWithThePinkSkiMask wrote: "Lmaooo fair enough😂"

A real snooze! lol


message 23: by JanB (new) - rated it 2 stars

JanB Julie wrote: "Doesn't sound very memorable! Hope you find one that makes a better impression. 💖"

Not at all! Thanks Julie!


Margaret M - (too far behind to catch up although trying to spend more time on GR) Excellent review Jan. I read to the end and it managed to squeeze up to 3 stars 😬


Kaceey Ha! I read it and it was a total miss! Hope you love your next read Jan!💖


message 26: by Meghhnaa (new)

Meghhnaa  (On a Review-Writing Break!) A very fair stance, Jan! Appreciate you for speaking from your heart <3


Sujoya - theoverbookedbibliophile Hope your current read is more satisfying!😊


message 28: by Ellie (new)

Ellie Spencer (catching up from hiatus) oh no, I am so sorry this was a miss Jan, being unable to remember any of the plot is never a good sign! I hope you love your next read, thank you for your great and honest review! 🧡


Maureen ( NOT RECEIVING NOTIFICATIONS) Oh dear! Hope your next is a winner Jan!


message 30: by Peter (new)

Peter Not a good run you're on, Jan but hopefully you'll get out of it soon.


message 31: by Kimber (new)

Kimber Silver So sorry this one was a miss, Jan. I hope you'll find that perfect book next time.


message 32: by Andrea (new)

Andrea Hope you find a better read. 🌞


Meredith (Trying to catch up!) Sorry this was a miss, Jan. I hope you find a good one soon!


message 34: by Lisa (new) - added it

Lisa Think I will delete this one onwards Jan!


Debra On to more memorable books, Jan!


Melissa (Sailing the Greek Isles) Forgettable means a no from me. Thanks for your honesty.


message 37: by Jasmine (new)

Jasmine Onwards!


message 38: by Kat (new) - added it

Kat Smart choice! I hope your next book is much more exciting for you, Jan. 💕


message 39: by Jayne (new) - added it

Jayne Been there, done that! (Waaaay too many times!) Great honest review, Jan. Hope your next book is better than this one.


message 40: by Yun (new)

Yun Good reason to DNF lol! Utterly forgettable books seem to be a theme lately. Hope you love your next read, Jan! :)


message 41: by Lucy (new)

Lucy Good reason to move on from this one 😏.


message 42: by Dana (new)

Dana Forgettable is not a good sign! Thanks for your honest review!


message 43: by Anne (new) - added it

Anne Dragovcic Thank you for this! I’m taking this one off my TBR pile.


Dorie  - Cats&Books :) That's really forgettable at 70%, good idea to DNF it )


message 45: by Jenna (new)

Jenna ❤ ❀  ❤ If you forgot it after a few days, it wasn't worth finishing. Hope you get a string of good books after these less than stellar ones.


message 46: by [deleted user] (new)

You made a good decision, Jan!


message 47: by Beth (new)

Beth Wow.... I've had these moments as well. I know it's a good book when I wake up in the morning excited to read more. This one sounds like a miss.


Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader Thanks for your thoughts, Jan. I hope your next one is a better fit.


message 49: by JanB (new) - rated it 2 stars

JanB Thanks everyone...I went out of town shortly after posting this review, but I want to thank all of you for your comments. I appreciate all of you! It's never fun to pan a book but I appreciate the support 🤗


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