A review by lunagirl_alice
How to Kill Your Family by Bella Mackie

dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

I'd like to preface this by saying i didn't hate this book by any means (more just it was not right for me and i didn't enjoy it), i don't have any major issues with it, however i just found it aggressively average. When i first started reading the book i took issue with a few phrases in regards to weight and fat characters, i felt as though in parts it was a little insensitive but i'm aware a book that's told from the point of view of a serial killer isn't exactly going to be a heart-warming tale.

Comments on weight aside, i really disliked the main character, again i'm aware serial killer who is murdering her family isn't a fun and loveable character, but i still just really disliked her, i was not in any way rooting for her and found her constant complaining and excessive judgement of everyone incredibly irritating. I felt bad for her unfair start in life but i still was not on her side at any point of the story.

I will say i love the idea and whole concept of murdering and getting away with it only to be caught and arrested for a crime you are completely innocent of committing. But for me i found the main character's personality and attitude ruined my enjoyment of the book. 

It is not a "bad" book by any means, it's just very much not for me, which is a shame as i was really looking forward to reading and enjoying this book.  
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