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A review by siobhanward
False Witness by Karin Slaughter
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
As always with Slaughter's books, please check TWs before reading - Slaughter never pulls any punches in her books, and this was no exception.
I think I might officially be a Karin Slaughter fan - at this point I'd read anything from her. This was probably one of my new favourites - it twisted and turned and kept me guessing, while still staying n the realm of possible. I love how Slaughter writes sisters - Leigh and Calli were great characters, and I just loved their relationship.
Slaughter's works are definitely dark and violent, but it rarely feels gratuitous (although it sometimes veers in that direction), and I think that's a huge part of her style and why she stands out among so many thriller writers.
I think I might officially be a Karin Slaughter fan - at this point I'd read anything from her. This was probably one of my new favourites - it twisted and turned and kept me guessing, while still staying n the realm of possible. I love how Slaughter writes sisters - Leigh and Calli were great characters, and I just loved their relationship.
Slaughter's works are definitely dark and violent, but it rarely feels gratuitous (although it sometimes veers in that direction), and I think that's a huge part of her style and why she stands out among so many thriller writers.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Murder, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Death, Violence, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Emotional abuse