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A review by bababookmatt
Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I’ve never seen marital infidelity be so innocuous. I guess that’s just relative to stalking, rape, torture, murder, and human trafficking. This book is pretty dark. The darkness brought out a very specific and personal darkness in the protagonists, which made them compelling and believable. This is a great read but it is the antithesis of enjoyable or relaxing. I’m glad I read it but I’m also relieved to be done reading it.
Be aware, TW//graphic sexual violence, torture, murder
Be aware, TW//graphic sexual violence, torture, murder
Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Trafficking, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, and Murder