A review by tsungi
Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter

dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This book is genuinely scary and terrifying. I don't think I've ever read a book that was as explicit and disturbing as this one. This book piqued my interest in human depravity. This isn't a novel for the faint of heart. It's dark and twisted, and it'll make a lasting impression on everyone who reads it. PLEASE check the trigger warnings before you read this!!

The novel's opening did not completely captivate me. The plot moved slowly at first as we were introduced to the individuals, and it took me a while to become fully immersed in the story. This novel was enjoyable, but it wasn't as thrilling as I had anticipated; in fact, it was just downright disturbing and unsettling.  There was so much build-up and so many details, all leading up to a lackluster conclusion. Although I enjoyed the book, I believe the plot twists would have been more dramatic if the story had been more fast-paced.

<i>My rating system:

5✩ - Well, there went my day. Couldn't put it down. I think it destroyed any hope of reading other books...
4✩ - This book was fantastic! I really enjoyed it. It may be missing something, or there is one major issue in it, but overall I would highly recommend it!
3✩ - This book was average. Neither good nor bad. Certainly not the worst book I've read, but not the best either.
2✩ - This book really just wasn't for me.
1✩ - Well, I finished it. How? I don't know. Definitely do not recommend it.</i>


 
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