A review by taylorimbey
The Girl Next Door by Jack Ketchum

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

4.0

Rating this book is a challenge. I almost DNF’d it several times. I often found myself thinking “should I even be reading this? What is the point of reading something so dark and graphic?” And I suppose in a way it forces you as a reader to grapple with the feelings of helpless, loss of innocence, and your own morality. 


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