A review by amandacav
The Maidens by Alex Michaelides

dark mysterious tense fast-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

1.5

So disappointing. Overwrought, pummel you over the head metaphors, unnecessary characters and too many red herrings, too obvious foreshadowing, oblivious characters, flat out expository conclusions to the highest tension moments, disconnected plot points from the conclusion, so many loose threads.
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