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A review by stephanie_jmc
How to Kill a Guy in Ten Ways by Eve Kellman
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This one was interesting and new ! Definitely a unique read. Giving it a 7.3/10.
This book is about a woman, Millie, who decides to take vigilante justice against men who have committed crimes against women. It’s written from the first person perspective of Millie which gives it more complexity. This book has some dry humour and moments where I related with/ agreed with Millie’s point of view. There were definitely some aspects from this book that were satisfying and I felt justice was served, but there were also parts that I felt were unjust as the main character starts to unravel. There are moments of pure twisted behaviour and unfairness that make you cringe and the details are a bit much.
This book is also fairly unrealistic and I really didn’t enjoy the ending. That being said, it was a fast paced book and easy read with many real societal issues and valid rationale for taking the law into one’s own hands when it comes to those who have committed sexual violence. There is an undertone of the realities of cycles of violence which I appreciated.
I would recommend this book for a new, creative book but there are definitely some trigger warnings due to topics of sexual assault and graphic murder. Read at your own risk !
This book is about a woman, Millie, who decides to take vigilante justice against men who have committed crimes against women. It’s written from the first person perspective of Millie which gives it more complexity. This book has some dry humour and moments where I related with/ agreed with Millie’s point of view. There were definitely some aspects from this book that were satisfying and I felt justice was served, but there were also parts that I felt were unjust as the main character starts to unravel. There are moments of pure twisted behaviour and unfairness that make you cringe and the details are a bit much.
This book is also fairly unrealistic and I really didn’t enjoy the ending. That being said, it was a fast paced book and easy read with many real societal issues and valid rationale for taking the law into one’s own hands when it comes to those who have committed sexual violence. There is an undertone of the realities of cycles of violence which I appreciated.
I would recommend this book for a new, creative book but there are definitely some trigger warnings due to topics of sexual assault and graphic murder. Read at your own risk !
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, Murder, and Child abuse