Marlboro Heights

This is where Jin and Mae live. It is an upscale neighborhood that is considered the best in the area. It is filled with nice homes, including the one owned by Jin and Mae, and there is very little crime. That makes the attack on Jin, Mae, and Marina even more shocking.

Kyung and Gillian's House

Kyung and Gillian's house is in an upscale neighborhood, but the house is falling into disrepair. The house is representative of their financial situation, which is in serious trouble. At the beginning of the novel, Kyung is trying to fix the garbage disposal, which is one of many things wrong with the house. The realtor says the house is worth thousands less than they owe, and Kyung admits to himself that the house was more expensive than he should have bought. This is where Jin, Mae, and Marina live for a...