ubemedusa's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
samanthahrdlicka's review against another edition
5.0
‘The greatest trick the devil ever pulled is pretending he didn’t exist.’
machadobp's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
books_nooks_spooks's review against another edition
4.0
I did not like The Chalk Man! So I’ve avoided CJ Tudor since. Well, more fool me because I have clearly been missing out!! I loved The Burning Girls and had so much fun reading it! I really enjoyed the characters Jack and Flo who were some of the most relatable characters I’ve encountered yet. The Lost Boys references
snowdiva121's review against another edition
5.0
I loved the concept of this book. It had supernatural things, exorcisms, spooky happenings, mystery and intrigue. I loved every minute of it. Best book I’ve read this week.
rgarastik's review against another edition
3.0
This was an easy yet engaging read and I found myself flying through its pages. After finishing, I felt like Cameron from Ferris Bueller’s Day off when he’s staring at Sunday in the Park in the art museum: what are simply dots when viewed up close become a complete image when you pull back. The same could be said about this book for, although each character, each piece of information seems inconsequential, it all comes together it a supremely satisfying way. It kept me guessing ‘til the end and even had some unexpected twists that fit with the narrative rather than seeming forced or overdone .
etakloknok's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
hollyreadit's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I would give this book a million stars if I could.
tosh_tp's review against another edition
3.0
The Burning Girls is a decent mystery thriller with decent twists. Not something I will call as my favorite.
The beginning of the book is slow with a lot of characters introductions. Listening on audio, I couldn't keep track of these characters. While more number of characters means more number of suspects (making way for a potential shocking plot twist), it somehow backfires just because none of the characters contain enough dept.
Good part is the story which involves interesting enough side plots with their own smaller mysteries which eventually connects to the overall mystery. As about the climax, it is action packed but doesn't evoke any sense of surprise.
The beginning of the book is slow with a lot of characters introductions. Listening on audio, I couldn't keep track of these characters. While more number of characters means more number of suspects (making way for a potential shocking plot twist), it somehow backfires just because none of the characters contain enough dept.
Good part is the story which involves interesting enough side plots with their own smaller mysteries which eventually connects to the overall mystery. As about the climax, it is action packed but doesn't evoke any sense of surprise.