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A review by goodin10tions
Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I found this book to be very clever! Once you get into the rhythm of the narrator breaking the fourth wall and speaking directly to you, it becomes an enjoyable experience. Admittedly, he can come off a bit like that overenthusiastic child in the backseat on a long road trip!
While I wasn't particularly fond of the main character, there were plenty of other interesting personalities to keep things engaging—though, I will say, there were perhaps a few too many characters to keep track of at times. Despite that, the plot twist at the end was a surprise, and definitely worth the read. I’d highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good mystery and has a love for witty, “inside” jokes. It’s a fun, lighthearted read for fans of both the genre and the craft of writing itself!
While I wasn't particularly fond of the main character, there were plenty of other interesting personalities to keep things engaging—though, I will say, there were perhaps a few too many characters to keep track of at times. Despite that, the plot twist at the end was a surprise, and definitely worth the read. I’d highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good mystery and has a love for witty, “inside” jokes. It’s a fun, lighthearted read for fans of both the genre and the craft of writing itself!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Drug abuse