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A review by megansmith
I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I will say, I was kind of nervous I wouldnt like this when I was at the start of this book, but I did breeze through the last 200 pages to find out what happened, and the twist was worth it! I had conflicting feelings picking this up and felt interested enough in the premise and how it would be handled to try it anyways, and Bodie did let me down for how she handled this case. It honed in for me why I dont listen to true crime podcasts anymore. I know her stake in this is incredibly personal but, even for all her reflection, some of her more selfish choices didnt feel thought out enough and it was purely by luck in some instances that things worked out in her favor.
This book was slooow at first but it had a solid reveal at the end I did not see coming. The writing is great, just a TON of huge school details. Great for atmosphere but rough if you want to get to the point sometimes.
Overall, this was still a really interesting case that mirrored life in more ways than one. If the Serial podcast interested you ever, youd enjoy this book. I still recommend for anyone interested in the premise!
This book was slooow at first but it had a solid reveal at the end I did not see coming. The writing is great, just a TON of huge school details. Great for atmosphere but rough if you want to get to the point sometimes.
Overall, this was still a really interesting case that mirrored life in more ways than one. If the Serial podcast interested you ever, youd enjoy this book. I still recommend for anyone interested in the premise!