A review by eudoralynn
The Girl Next Door by Jack Ketchum

challenging dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Incredibly dark and hard to read. The descriptions of the abuse faced by the main character are horrific, and it’s more horrifying to know it’s based on an experience someone had to go through. I despised our narrator, and spent most of my time pulling at my hair begging for him to act. The ending was good, not the lighthearted ending anyone wanted, but it’s not a lighthearted story. Well written, kept me on my toes.
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