morgiegoesreads's reviews
4 reviews

The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides

dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

The writing is beautiful, but it suffers from the lack of the girls' perspectives. I know, I know, that was the point, that the boys were just outsiders looking in. While that's interesting, I miss the inner dialogue of the girls. I feel like the writing style combined with their perspectives could've been something beautiful.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, Misogyny, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Blood, Racial slurs, Racism, and Self harm

The Hand on the Wall by Maureen Johnson

adventurous dark mysterious relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

The best book in the series! Great conclusion to the mystery.

The Vanishing Stair by Maureen Johnson

adventurous dark mysterious relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This was a little slower than the first novel, but still fun.

Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson

dark mysterious relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

It's a cozy little mystery. It's a nice easy read. Nothing groundbreaking, but fun!