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A review by dmichb
The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes
challenging
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Oh boy. This book had potential but the writing itself wasn’t great. The notes from the author at the back of the book did help contextual some things/answer some lingering questions but overall I still think that it could have been wrapped up waaaay better.
The bigger issue, however, is that there were some choices that felt pretty racist and otherwise problematic. Once I realized where the author is from it all clicked. Ick.
Bad writing and a waste of time! Read something else!!!!
The bigger issue, however, is that there were some choices that felt pretty racist and otherwise problematic. Once I realized where the author is from it all clicked. Ick.
Bad writing and a waste of time! Read something else!!!!