I was recently lucky enough to see Sophie Hannah talk at the York Literature Festival which was a great session and I am a big fan. Therefore I was really pleased to be accepted for a netgalley copy of her latest novel, No One Would Do What the Lamberts Have Done

Well it’s certainly no lie to say that this is going to be a very difficult book to review without giving any spoilers. 

No One Would do What the Lamberts Have Done starts with the police arriving at the door of the Lamberts. When they utter the words ‘I’m afraid… Sally Lambert is gripped with a fear that sends her down a rabbit hole of actions and plans to try and save her family. She is desperate and desperate people can do unthinkable things. No one would actually act this way would they? Well the Lamberts might.

I can honestly say that No One Would Do What the Lamberts Have Done is unlike anything I’ve read before and I loved it. I literally couldn’t stop reading (luckily it was a bank holiday) This was a completely intriguing story that just got more twisty and bonkers as it went on. I guessed one of the narrators to be honest but after thinking I was highly clever I realised actually you were meant to.

The writing is as always faultless. The narrator takes the definition of unreliable to a different level and the book gives us twists and turns galore. There are a great mix of characters within the story, we meet not only the Lamberts but millionaire neighbours, locals with grudges and let’s not forget Champ. The mix of murder mystery and humour makes this story a joy to read, and will keep you hooked right until the final line. 

I thoroughly enjoyed this standalone novel and would recommend if you are looking for something a little bit quirky.

For those of you in York who fancy reading this then look no further than my favourite bookshop Criminally Good Books who are hosting an evening with Sophie Hannah here in York and you’ll also be able to purchase a copy of the book.

You can buy your tickets here https://criminallygoodbooks.co.uk/ and pre-order a copy of the book.