A review by picklepet
The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes

dark funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I liked Lauren's explanation at the back of the book more than the book itself. She had a very neat idea but they didn't come to me through the text. I could have done with more time spent with each of the Shining Girls and less on Kirby and Dan - whose relationship I find a bit dubious. I don't have much interest or understanding of Chicago which bars me from enjoying the setting to its fullest.