A review by catriona176
Penance by Eliza Clark

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

5.0

A masterpiece in fictional true crime, it examines a horrific crime from the viewpoint of all three perpetrators and an innocent swept up in the aftermath. Clearly inspired by the murder of Shonda Sharer, it is sometimes quite hard to read, but very true to life, particularly in its portrayal of teenage female friendships and their cruelty.
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