The Female of the Species by Mindy McGinnis

The Female of the Species

Mindy McGinnis

341 pages first pub 2016 (view editions)

fiction contemporary thriller young adult dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
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The Female of the Species is ideal for readers drawn to unflinching explorations of societal issues like rape culture through morally complex characters and emotionally charged, suspenseful narratives.

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Edgar Award-winning author Mindy McGinnis delivers a riveting contemporary YA novel that examines rape culture through alternating perspectives. A stunning, unforgettable page-turner. Alex Craft knows how to kill someone. And she doesn’t feel bad ...

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Community Reviews

4.13
based on 11,098 reviews

Moods

dark: 94%

emotional: 70%

tense: 53%

sad: 47%

challenging: 32%

reflective: 31%

mysterious: 24%

hopeful: 8%

adventurous: 7%

inspiring: 7%

funny: 6%

informative: 4%


Pace

37% of readers chose fast
58% of readers chose medium
3% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

5% of readers chose Plot
34% of readers chose A mix
59% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

67% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

22% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
62% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

87% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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