Those People Next Door, Kia Abdullah
Those People Next Door, Kia Abdullah
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Those People Next Door

Author: Kia Abdullah

Narrator: Tania Rodrigues

Unabridged: 2 hr 46 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HQ

Published: 04/11/2024


Synopsis

A Quick Reads story from award winning author Kia Abdullah ‘Abdullah’s legal thrillers make John Grisham seem like a maiden aunt’ ‘Intelligent, clever, poignant, sharp, and thought-provoking, right through to the perfect final line. Another sure hit for Kia Abdullah’ ‘Brilliantly pacey and wonderfully written with a lovely big twist. Highly recommended’ * * * WELCOME TO YOUR DREAM HOME … MEET YOUR NEW NEIGHBOURS … AND PREPARE FOR THE NIGHTMARE TO BEGIN … Salma Khatun is extremely hopeful about Hampton, the safe district to which she, her husband and their son have just moved. But soon Salma sees her neighbour throw a ball at the anti-racist banner her son put in their front garden. She doesn’t complain because she wants her family to fit in. But then worse things start to happen – things Salma can’t ignore. A battle begins and quickly turns into a deadly nightmare. A gripping thriller about nightmare neighbours, explores the loss of innocence and how far we’re prepared to go to defend ourselves and the people we love. * * * Praise for : ‘This powerful social drama about racism and microaggression in today’s society is a must-read’ ‘A stunning, thought-provoking and morally challenging read. It had me guessing until the ingenious reveal – a world-class story’ ‘A tense, clever tale about the seething underbelly of a picture-perfect suburban town’

About Kia Abdullah

KIA ABDULLAH is a novelist and travel writer from London. Her books include Truth Be Told and Take It Back. She has written for The New York Times, The Guardian, The Times of London, and The Telegraph and is the founder of Asian Booklist, a nonprofit organization that helps readers discover new books by British Asian authors.


Reviews

Goodreads review by jessica on January 24, 2023

once again, KA has created a story that is topical and engaging. my favourite part of her books is when the court room drama begins. KA is skilled at creating an intriguing case and filling it with immersive details that make you feel as if you are sitting in the courtroom alongside the characters. t......more

Goodreads review by Jayme on February 04, 2023

3.5 rounded up “Those People Next Door” was my least favorite book by Kia Abdullah perhaps because it was reminiscent of “Those People” (my least favorite book by Louise Candlish) ? As always, the author deftly examines race, prejudice and preconceived notions, this time when Bilal and Salma Khatoun,......more