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A review by badattentionspan_reader
The Girl Who Heard Maggots by Abby Davies
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I had to think about my review a little before I could set it in stone.
I'm giving this book a 4 on goodreads, but on storygraph a 3.5.
The pacing is very quick. In comparison to the books I've read recently, I zoomed through this one. Every chapter ended to where I needed to know what happened next. I had a hard time putting it down between reading sessions.
However, I think because I've read more mature books recently (so sorry this might be unfair), the writing feels very juvenile. It helps with the quick pacing, but it doesn't tickle my brain.
I definitely did not expect the twist, and I'm glad it was unpredictable. I totally thought we were going to be going a different direction.
I did really enjoy the maggot plot points, but wish they were more relevant toward the end.
Overall, a good quick thriller. Enjoyable enough. Slight character development.
I'm giving this book a 4 on goodreads, but on storygraph a 3.5.
The pacing is very quick. In comparison to the books I've read recently, I zoomed through this one. Every chapter ended to where I needed to know what happened next. I had a hard time putting it down between reading sessions.
However, I think because I've read more mature books recently (so sorry this might be unfair), the writing feels very juvenile. It helps with the quick pacing, but it doesn't tickle my brain.
I definitely did not expect the twist, and I'm glad it was unpredictable. I totally thought we were going to be going a different direction.
I did really enjoy the maggot plot points, but wish they were more relevant toward the end.
Overall, a good quick thriller. Enjoyable enough. Slight character development.