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A review by missy20
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Really enjoyed this! super easy read and interesting plot to keep you hooked.
The Plot in itself is excellent, super interesting and keeps you captivated and wanting to come back for more!
The only reason it isn’t a 4/4.5 star book for me is the writing. The writing is very basic, a 10 year old could read it(for the most part) and whilst also keeping in mind it is Y/A so language and everything isn’t going to be too complex but i think it still could have been greatly improved.
The writing particularly became a problem for me with the characterisation of Pippa, I really wanted to like her and i can see how to some people she would be a very likeable character but she just annoyed me.
Overall a really easy fun read, just would’ve liked something written a tad better :)
The Plot in itself is excellent, super interesting and keeps you captivated and wanting to come back for more!
The only reason it isn’t a 4/4.5 star book for me is the writing. The writing is very basic, a 10 year old could read it(for the most part) and whilst also keeping in mind it is Y/A so language and everything isn’t going to be too complex but i think it still could have been greatly improved.
The writing particularly became a problem for me with the characterisation of Pippa, I really wanted to like her and i can see how to some people she would be a very likeable character but she just annoyed me.
Overall a really easy fun read, just would’ve liked something written a tad better :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Suicide, Violence, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Murder
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Rape, Self harm, Kidnapping, Alcohol
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail