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mbruner 's review for:
Pretty Girls
by Karin Slaughter
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Pretty Girls managed to keep me hooked from beginning to end! I have seen this book pop up a lot on best thrillers lists, and I’m glad I finally picked it up.
I really enjoyed the characters. Claire and Lydia had their flaws which made them relatable and interesting. There was an interesting dynamic between them that had me trying to figure out whose side I was on, only to realize there weren’t really sides to begin with. I also loved how the reader feels the mistrust/skepticism/doubt Claire feels with who she can trust. The author did a great job with teasing reveals and dropping breadcrumbs for things that would be relevant later on.
I was slightly underwhelmed with all of the hype for the book and how crazy the twists were. I thought they were fairly predictable and I don’t think any were super shocking. However, I still enjoyed them and the suspense and guessing what was to come.
Overall, I really enjoyed the book. It was emotional, dark, and thrilling throughout.
I really enjoyed the characters. Claire and Lydia had their flaws which made them relatable and interesting. There was an interesting dynamic between them that had me trying to figure out whose side I was on, only to realize there weren’t really sides to begin with. I also loved how the reader feels the mistrust/skepticism/doubt Claire feels with who she can trust. The author did a great job with teasing reveals and dropping breadcrumbs for things that would be relevant later on.
I was slightly underwhelmed with all of the hype for the book and how crazy the twists were. I thought they were fairly predictable and I don’t think any were super shocking. However, I still enjoyed them and the suspense and guessing what was to come.
Overall, I really enjoyed the book. It was emotional, dark, and thrilling throughout.