Good Neighbors
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011
280
Novel • Fiction
Brooklyn, New York • 1980s
2011
Adult
18+ years
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
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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.
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.
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280
Novel • Fiction
Brooklyn, New York • 1980s
2011
Adult
18+ years
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