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A review by wellreadmegs
The Maidens by Alex Michaelides
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-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? It's complicated
2.75
Read this one for book club & it was definitely out of my comfort zone.
I didn't hate it but I didn't love it. If someone is into Greek mythology I think they would really like this one. A mystery/thriller but mainly just a case of the whodunnit. There was a twist at the end but I personally feel like I can't enjoy a book until I get to the end to find out what happens & then decide if I like it - which is why thrillers are so tricky.
Overall the women felt one-dimensional and all the men in this book were creepy. Mariana somehow was the most "normal" person in this. Lots of daddy issues in this one.
I didn't hate it but I didn't love it. If someone is into Greek mythology I think they would really like this one. A mystery/thriller but mainly just a case of the whodunnit. There was a twist at the end but I personally feel like I can't enjoy a book until I get to the end to find out what happens & then decide if I like it - which is why thrillers are so tricky.
Overall the women felt one-dimensional and all the men in this book were creepy. Mariana somehow was the most "normal" person in this. Lots of daddy issues in this one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence and Murder
Moderate: Pedophilia and Rape