I liked the beginning. It made me curious and I liked the way the story started in the present, then went back in time for a few days to pick up again in the present. The book is divided in 3 parts and part 3 was my favourite by far.
The book was like a rollercoaster for me with some ups (ah I like this part) but unfortunately a lot more downs (Pff, I would like to skip this part).
It was not gripping and although I have to say there sometimes was a hint of suspense, I can't really call it a thriller.
There was a lot of analysing and psychology, but I never had the feeling of learning more about the characters. I felt there was a lot of unfinished business and I still have pile of unanswered questions.
I am sorry that I can't be more positive, but this is my honest opinion. I am grateful for receiving the chance to read the book. 2,5 stars.

Very disappointed. This book was so surreal I just couldn't get into it and gave up half way through. Something I very rarely do.

I am afraid after 50% I had had enough and decided to stop reading it so a DNF from me

3.5 stars.
Irish crime fiction is my favorite subdivision of literature, and SD Monaghan is a noble addition. His novel, THE FAMILY AT NUMBER 13, is a frightening family drama set in a picturesque Irish neighborhood. The characters in this book are so relatable, but at the same time, I was terrified for Connor's safety after interacting with them. The premise of a therapist moving (unintentionally or intentionally) next door to a prior client is intense, which is only exacerbated by the devilish scenarios that then accumulate. I admire Monaghan's ability to create such well-developed flawed humans; I felt them leaping off the page (no trampoline pun intended). This novel is an alarming familial drama that slowly cracks itself open, revealing even more dysfunction and depravity that I thought would be explored. Monoghan is a strong voice in this genre, and I look forward to more of his writing.
I received this novel through NetGalley, from Bookouture, in exchange for an honest review.
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This book is suspenseful but so bizarre and ludicrous. I read the first few chapters and it was so confusing and ridiculous that I just skipped and read the last 10 or so pages. Would not recommend this book at all unless you want to spend time reading something ridiculous about a family so dysfunctional that it was unreal.

This book just was not for me. Every page felt very surrealistic and a bit ridiculous if I am honest. I would not recommend this one to my friends

What the fuck did I just read?
That is not normally something I would put in a review of an advanced readers copy, but we owe an honest review, and that's honestly all I can say. None of this book makes any sense , it's just like a psychological thriller written by a highschooler who just took his first day of psychology class. And who really didn't like women. Worse than the usual Amazon e-book cheapie -worse even than the usual self published fare. Skip this one