Emerson seems like any other suburb in Massachusetts, but when the body of a young woman is found the peace and tranquility of this idyllic town is shattered. Four people were hanging out that night, leaving three suspects in the detective’s sights. There is Jack, the popular boy with a bit of a history; Christopher, the son of an immigrant on the bottom of the social ladder; and Hannah, a sweet girl with a history of her own. Each has their own motivations to keep suspicion off them, motivations driven by their parents…parents that have a lot to lose as well.
I found Locust Lane to be really good, right up until the very end, which I found to be incredibly disappointing. The characters were realistic; they had real flaws and problems with real reactions and motivations, and they were well developed. I especially liked Patrick. I felt he was a tragic individual with a giant heart. All of the characters have a voice as well, each sharing in the narration of the events surrounding Eden’s death. Unfortunately I found the murderer to be a little bit of a cliche, making it too obvious of a choice. Without spoilers, I found other aspects of the ending unsatisfying.
I found Locust Lane to be really good, right up until the very end, which I found to be incredibly disappointing. The characters were realistic; they had real flaws and problems with real reactions and motivations, and they were well developed. I especially liked Patrick. I felt he was a tragic individual with a giant heart. All of the characters have a voice as well, each sharing in the narration of the events surrounding Eden’s death. Unfortunately I found the murderer to be a little bit of a cliche, making it too obvious of a choice. Without spoilers, I found other aspects of the ending unsatisfying.