The Neighbor, Lisa Gardner 
Book
Book
Updated: 12 January 2025
No rape or sexual assault
Rape or sexual assault mentioned in passing (in discussion and/or implied)
Sexual harassment (e.g. verbal or non-consensual touching/grabbing)
Sexual relationship between adult and teenager
Child sexual abuse
Incest
Attempted rape
Rape strongly implied/details surrounding a rape discussed in detail (i.e. the events before/after)
Detailed/vivid description of rape

Description

This book is predominantly about child sexual assault. Several chapters are written from the POV of a sex offender, and discuss the ways in which he rationalizes his actions. He is not the protagonist, however, as the book does not support or glorify child sexual assault.

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