The Girl Next Door

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by Jack Ketchum

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Exactly how much gore is in this book? I can handle violence and twisted characters and psychological horrors, but if it's just pages of descriptive bloody torture I would rather pass it all together.
Gabby It's worse than blood and gore. It's disturbing and haunting. …moreIt's worse than blood and gore. It's disturbing and haunting. (less)
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okay , is it disturbing , or cat in a blender kind of gory disturbing ?
Victor The depictions of psychological and physical abuse are disturbing; children are involved, which can be a trigger for some. Thankfully, it's not just a…moreThe depictions of psychological and physical abuse are disturbing; children are involved, which can be a trigger for some. Thankfully, it's not just a gory blenderfest: in my opinion, the author shows consideration and respect to the sensitive subject matter, while fully acknowledging and portraying the horrifying reality of it. Ultimately, not for the faint of heart. Hope this helps, without giving away too much in the way of spoilers. (less)
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What were the last 2 chapters about? Do you love your wife? & Returns? Are they bonus stories? I can’t connect them with the story at all!
Emma I think they're just random/bonus short stories. They're also in his short story collection "Closing Time and Other Stories."
Just some free bonus cont…moreI think they're just random/bonus short stories. They're also in his short story collection "Closing Time and Other Stories."
Just some free bonus content.(less)
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Does anyone know if and where this book is available as an ebook?
Emma It is currently (October 2022) available on Amazon- free with Prime Reading (That's how I got my copy)…moreIt is currently (October 2022) available on Amazon- free with Prime Reading (That's how I got my copy)(less)
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