The Girl Next Door
The Girl Next Door
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Horror & Suspense•
Mystery & Crime FictionLondon, England • 1940s
2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Girl Next Door by Ruth Rendell, a group of seniors reconnect over a mysterious discovery from their childhood. As they revisit their past, secrets and long-buried feelings surface, impacting their present lives. The story explores themes of memory, aging, and the complexity of human relationships, highlighting how past events shape individuals' futures.
Mysterious
Dark
Suspenseful
Unnerving
Reviews & Readership
9,554 ratings
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Review Roundup
The Girl Next Door by Ruth Rendell is praised for its masterful storytelling and intricate character development. Readers appreciate the atmospheric setting and suspenseful plot. However, some critique the narrative for being slow-paced and lacking action. Overall, it is a compelling psychological exploration ideal for fans of character-driven mysteries.
Who Should Read The Girl Next Door?
A reader who enjoys psychological thrillers, intricate character studies, and suspenseful mysteries akin to Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl or Agatha Christie's works would appreciate Ruth Rendell’s The Girl Next Door. This novel captivates with its dark secrets and exploration of human nature and morality.
9,554 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
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Horror & Suspense•
Mystery & Crime FictionLondon, England • 1940s
2014
Adult
18+ years
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