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A review by middumullu
The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
definitely a book with an unreliable narrator! it was really interesting and since i like horror, using the slasher genre as the backdrop for everything happening was engaging - especially thought the chapter titles were funny. i was impressed with how accurately this author conveyed the fear of men that people can experience, and all of the intricacies of cult obsession with serial killers. i liked the ending of it, that the whole book focused on older women. the phrase "final girl" was kind of overused throughout the story, but i liked reading the conversation about these different stereotypes or constructs people can place themselves in. would have liked to see more of the ideas or themes followed through more consistently, it definitely wrapped up quickly.
Graphic: Murder, Death, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Mass/school shootings, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Car accident, Stalking, Physical abuse, Police brutality, and Suicide
Minor: Sexual violence