A review by clarehiyama
I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai

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

4.5

Another banger from Rebecca Makkai! I loved the combo of murder mystery with critiques of the true crime genre. I think she effectively illustrated how traumatizing sexual and gender-based violence can be to the individual who experienced it as well as to their community, and I think she balanced that with a clear critique of the criminal punishment system. Beyond how it fit with my personal politics, I also found it extremely engaging and finished it in a few days. It was hard to put down! That being said, anyone who reads this should know ahead of time that there are numerous detailed depictions of the murder of a young woman. It didn’t feel gratuitous to me but it’s not for everyone.
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