The Girl Next Door
by Jack Ketchum
The Girl Next Door by Jack Ketchum holds a well received rating of 3.95 out of 5, based on 13.5K reader ratings. First published in 1989. The book spans 370 pages.
About The Girl Next Door
Suburbia. Shady, tree-lined streets, well-tended lawns and cozy homes. A nice, quiet place to grow up. Unless you are teenage Meg or her crippled sister, Susan. On a dead-end street, in the dark, damp basement of the Chandler house, Meg and Susan are left captive to the savage whims and rages of a distant aunt who is rapidly descending into madness. It is a madness that infects all three of her sons and finally the entire neighborhood. Only one troubled boy stands hesitantly between Meg and Susan and their cruel, torturous deaths. A boy with a very adult decision to make.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jack Ketchum |
| Published | 1989 |
| Pages | 370 |
| Genres | Horror, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.95 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 13,491 |
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What genre is The Girl Next Door?
The Girl Next Door is categorized as Horror, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Girl Next Door worth reading?
Based on 13.5K reader ratings, The Girl Next Door has an average score of 3.95 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Girl Next Door?
The Girl Next Door has 370 pages.
Who wrote The Girl Next Door?
The Girl Next Door was written by Jack Ketchum. It was first published in 1989.
What is the ISBN for The Girl Next Door?
The ISBN-13 for The Girl Next Door is 9780843955440.0.
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