Reviews

Penance by Eliza Clark

danatohme's review against another edition

5.0

Eliza Clark is a genius and I love the way she denounces the true crime industry. So well written. Took me a little longer than usual to finish this book because it is so dark, but very worth it!

christinamarie's review against another edition

dark reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

veryyyy interesting commentary on the true crime industry. extremely well written and compelling to read

wrabbit8's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

5.0

estelle_rt's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I really enjoyed this book and the narrative it has on true crime and the consumers of true crime. Also who doesnt love an unreliable narrator?

jessicakateryanreads's review against another edition

dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

rebeccaaduke's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

perfidiously's review against another edition

dark funny tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

hhwalker425's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

alexpookleary's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

marielemieux's review against another edition

slow-paced

2.5