A review by malea_ann
Good Neighbors by Sarah Langan

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

5.0

This book is dark. It's also equal parts simple and complex, reflecting the worst of humanity back at us. This is more of a psychological horror than anything -- it takes a deep dive into the worst of our characteristics, though it also shows glimpses of the best of humanity in brief, easy to miss moments. Yet, those minute examples of the best of humanity are easy to miss amid mob mentality, horrifying accusations, and even more horrifying actions. This is a tense read throughout, but also well crafted with layers of stories atop one another.
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