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A review by princess413
The Girl Next Door by Jack Ketchum
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Based off of real events that are beyond disturbing. It made me want to jump into the story and give Ruth a taste of her own medicine. This book will leave you feeling sick, sad, horrified. Like watching a trainwreck and not able to look away. Read trigger warnings, not for everyone. Very hard to stomach.
Graphic: Blood, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Rape, Bullying, Child death, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual violence, Toxic friendship, Death, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Body shaming, Confinement, Sexual harassment, Slavery, Torture, Body horror, Murder, Physical abuse, and Toxic relationship