248 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780963339744
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Overlook Connection Press
Publication date: 01 July 2002
Description
Suburbia in the 1950s, a dark side emerging in the Chandler house for teenage Meg and her crippled little sister Susan - captive to an Aunt, who is rapidly descending into madness. "The Girl Next Door is alive.... in a way most works of poplular f...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,975 reviews
Moods
tense 73%
sad 69%
challenging 55%
emotional 47%
mysterious 5%
reflective 4%
adventurous 2%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 38% | Character: 33% | Plot: 26% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 27% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Torture, RapeModerate
Car accident248 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780963339744
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Overlook Connection Press
Publication date: 01 July 2002
Description
Suburbia in the 1950s, a dark side emerging in the Chandler house for teenage Meg and her crippled little sister Susan - captive to an Aunt, who is rapidly descending into madness. "The Girl Next Door is alive.... in a way most works of poplular f...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,975 reviews
Moods
tense 73%
sad 69%
challenging 55%
emotional 47%
mysterious 5%
reflective 4%
adventurous 2%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 38% | Character: 33% | Plot: 26% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 27% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Torture, RapeModerate
Car accident