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A review by bluesplodge
The Girls by Emma Cline
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
some really good observations and writing but i didn’t feel that the two timelines weaved together nicely; overall the ‘present day’ stuff was more interesting to me and the flashback sections felt drawn out.
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Drug use, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Rape, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Body shaming