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Good Neighbors

Ryan David Jahn
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Good Neighbors

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011

Book Brief

Ryan David Jahn

Good Neighbors

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

280

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Brooklyn, New York • 1980s

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Good Neighbors by Ryan David Jahn, also known as Acts of Violence in some territories, is a 2009 crime thriller that follows the final hours of Katrina Marino, a young night manager in Queens, New York, as she is brutally murdered outside her apartment building. The narrative shifts between Katrina's struggle and the perspectives of various neighbors who hear the commotion but choose not to intervene for different reasons. The book contains sensitive topics such as murder and sexual abuse.

Unnerving

Dark

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

3.9

1,455 ratings

60%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Ryan David Jahn's Good Neighbors expertly weaves a gripping narrative about the dark complexities of suburban life. Critics praised its intense suspense and evocative prose but noted character development can feel one-dimensional. Overall, Jahn's debut is a chilling exploration of humanity's disturbing underbelly.

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Who Should Read Good Neighbors?

Readers who enjoy intense, thought-provoking thrillers like Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn and The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins will be captivated by Good Neighbors by Ryan David Jahn. This gripping novel appeals to those interested in psychological depth, moral dilemmas, and societal critique.

3.9

1,455 ratings

60%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

280

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Brooklyn, New York • 1980s

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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