The book Locust Lane is a murder mystery in a close-knit, wealthy neighborhood in a New England suburb, which gives dramatic points of view from the neighbors, friends and family involved. I really became immersed in the drama, much like enjoying a soap opera, and enjoyed the twists that were presented. This book really would have elevated my rating had it made us care more for the victim of the crime, whose life is only presented in conflicting accounts of what others think of her. Readers would have greatly benefited from getting to know her just as well as those who were involved in the mystery surrounding her death (and their stories were greatly detailed). The ending feels a bit unsatisfactory as nothing seems to be really resolved for either the family dramas or for criminal truth and justice. Even a brave soul who has weathered much tragedy doesn't escape more. I really would have preferred for the ending to given the readers a more hopeful future outlook.