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A review by votesforwomen
Truly, Devious by Maureen Johnson
2.0
Probably 2.5 in actuality?
Basically: this was another book written by someone who doesn’t understand New England culture, set in New England, with characters conveniently not from New England (because no one likes them New Englanders).
I don’t like amateur detective stories, I’ve decided. There is nothing satisfying about some kid withholding information from proper channels to feed her own ego trip. People are ALWAYS collateral damage in these stories and it frustrates me no end. I don’t care if you get into the FBI, kid. I care if people LIVE.
also I’m tired of ensemble casts and I spent the entire book picturing David as an actual person I know, which was really not ideal at ALL.
Basically: this was another book written by someone who doesn’t understand New England culture, set in New England, with characters conveniently not from New England (because no one likes them New Englanders).
I don’t like amateur detective stories, I’ve decided. There is nothing satisfying about some kid withholding information from proper channels to feed her own ego trip. People are ALWAYS collateral damage in these stories and it frustrates me no end. I don’t care if you get into the FBI, kid. I care if people LIVE.
also I’m tired of ensemble casts and I spent the entire book picturing David as an actual person I know, which was really not ideal at ALL.