My Thoughts On… The Neighbours by Nicola Gill

I’ve been reading a lot of thrillers and crime novels recently so I will tell you that The Neighbours was absolutely the breath of fresh air that I needed. That’s not to say it wasn’t without it’s dark, deep topics – especially as Ginny is dealing with some tough things at the start of the book – but it is also a much lighter read than those I’ve been reading lately. It’s one that had me laughing out loud one moment and then cringing the next. It was just the book I needed to read.

I really loved the relationship develop between Ginny and Cassie. It felt real, raw and honest. I really enjoyed watching as they helped each other without realising that they were helping each other. I definitely think the characters were my favourite part of this book.

But of course, it was also the narration that pulled me in. Nicola Gill has done a wonderful job of creating a book that is easy to read. I got pulled into Ginny’s head very quickly and easily. I instantly felt empathy for her and the horrid hand that life had dealt her. It was just wonderful to see how she dealt with it all and how the humour of the book came into it. Everything just flowed really easily which is just what I love about a contemporary read.

This book took me on an emotional rollarcoaster and I absolutely loved every second of it. I am very much looking forward to reading whatever Nicola Gill writes next and I would also highly recommend this to anyone who loves a good contemporary fiction read – especially one that is full of good English humour!