A review by fuzzy_fairy
As Good As Dead by Holly Jackson

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I really enjoyed book 1 & 2, listened to them in like 2 days lol.

This one started quite well, I liked that we got a better insight to pips PTSD and darker personality side that was hinted at in the second book. Who the dt killer was was predictable and I think Pip should have made that connection immediately, that was really our of character for her. 

But boy oh boy was this a theme. Why in the WORLD would she MURDER this man and become a killer?? Witnessing a killing and experiencing the trauma it came with wasn't enough? Girl, honestly.


I hate how she just plays God up until the very end, when she breaks up with Ravi (which also broke my heart in a million pieces, obviously) so she can save him... Maybe, I don't know, not involve him at all if you care so much about this safety? and then the savage left him CRYING in the WOODS really great Pippa, great way to leave your boyfriend (who would have also married your crazy ass) who also committed a huge crime helping you out.


I simply cannot wrap my head around the fact that she didn't even think twice in framing Max. He's obviously a bad guy, but he's not a killer (she is) and doesn't deserve to be imprisoned for that (she does).


PS I really hope the police is not as incapable in rl as they are in the book
PPS why Pippa, why, didn't you go with the
self defense? Everyone would have believed you? He literally kidnapped and was planning to kill you? How bad is your godcomplex and need for control. But instead bring in SIX other people to help you do with dirty work so you don't have to face the consequences, sure. No wonder she couldn't finish therapy. Argh

PPPS 3 stars instead of 1 because I was still very much entertained. 😒
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