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susiebrown's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
The Final Girl Support Group, at its heart, is a slasher itself... but it's also a feminist commentary on the Final Girl trope and how f!#ked up it is. You'll see when Crazy Chrissy breaks it down for you and Lynnette even further.
Don't let the fact that this was written by a man deter you. I honestly probably would have skipped this one in favor of a different Final Girl novel if I had known Grady Hendrix was a man, but I'm grateful now that I mistook him for a woman considering how well-written the women were and how Final Girls are glamorized both in entertainment and in true crime circles. The touches on how murderbilia is so sought-after by crime groupies (despite being such a twisted concept) was also refreshing to see.
I know this review was mostly about the commentary and less about the story, but I don't think it should take much persuasion beyond the synopsis to convince you to read this novel. I mean, just read it. Doesn't it sound siiiiick?
This book is especially perfect for fans of slashers, the Final Girl trope, and pretty much any murder mystery. Read it.
Graphic: Death, Gore, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Mental illness, Murder, Violence, Blood, and Body horror
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Stalking, Panic attacks/disorders, and Gaslighting
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Confinement, Cursing, Vomit, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Sexual harassment, Lesbophobia, Kidnapping, and Drug abuse
blakethebookeater's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Violence, Gore, Mass/school shootings, Murder, Blood, and Body horror
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Police brutality, Panic attacks/disorders, Misogyny, Kidnapping, Forced institutionalization, and Confinement
Minor: Drug use, Child death, and Addiction