fkshg8465's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Chronic illness, Gun violence, Sexual violence, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Rape, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Violence, Child abuse, Death of parent, Blood, Adult/minor relationship, Suicide, Vomit, and Mass/school shootings
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
kyh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Rape, Child abuse, Miscarriage, Abortion, Murder, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Alcohol
insanebookperson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Infidelity, Violence, Pedophilia, Police brutality, Blood, Death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Medical content, Rape, Sexual violence, Gun violence, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Infertility, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Mass/school shootings, Miscarriage, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Torture, and Vomit
eleanorjo's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Gore, Murder, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Gun violence, Rape, Child abuse, Death, Child death, Body horror, Pregnancy, Suicide, Abortion, Miscarriage, Blood, Death of parent, Mass/school shootings, and Violence
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Torture, Vomit, and Ableism
hotknife's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.25
Graphic: Murder, Violence, Rape, and Misogyny
Moderate: Child death, Miscarriage, and Child abuse
Minor: Transphobia
jillgoober's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
The novel mostly takes place in the present day where a recent tragedy has occurred but also flashes back to a family tragedy that happened in 1989. The dynamic between our two protagonists, sisters named Charlie and Sam, is incredibly interesting to read.
I don't want to say too much else because I would spoil something but if you're into dark thrillers, you would love this. Readers beware that there are graphic depictions of rape, murder, and miscarriage in this novel.
Graphic: Death, Gore, Miscarriage, Murder, Violence, Police brutality, Blood, Child abuse, Sexual violence, Death of parent, Gun violence, Rape, Grief, Infertility, Injury/Injury detail, Mass/school shootings, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, and Vomit
mrsmishler's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Miscarriage, Child abuse, Rape, Abortion, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Adult/minor relationship
chandaferguson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
“The Good Daughter” begins with sisters, Charlie and Samantha, and the story of how their family tragically and horribly fell apart. I was immediately getting “To Kill a Mockingbird” déjà vu from the undercurrent themes, characters, and even plot elements, which carried on throughout the novel. However, this lacked the class and subtlety that made that novel so impactful and successful. Then the book expands with a variety of plot threads that come together in the end with some closure, but also leaving room for an obvious sequel.
What made this stand apart was the shock value that Slaughter has for writing gripping action and suspense. I’ve never had my heart race like this while reading before, and though oftentimes it was for the horror of the threats in the story, it also had an impact that gave me insight into those who love these dark stories, but for me, the darkness was overwhelming, which made me dislike it overall. I personally love thrillers that allude to the darker elements of the story, but don’t explicitly articulate them, and I think for this one to have *SPOILER ALERT* murder, violence, and rape, and then immediately a school shooting and the murder of a little girl was emotionally formidable without reason. Every time I began settling into the novel, Slaughter would add another disturbing or traumatic moment to layer the suspense with impact, and I’d remember again how this was more difficult than enjoyable to read. It was unnecessarily detailed with gory, vulgar and distressing moments, and for those reasons, I also don’t think this is a book I would recommend or a series I’ll continue.
Graphic: Rape, Child abuse, Mass/school shootings, Murder, Gun violence, Pedophilia, and Physical abuse
abbeycadabra's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Graphic: Ableism, Gaslighting, Infertility, Miscarriage, Murder, Police brutality, Pedophilia, Rape, Alcoholism, Cancer, Classism, Abortion, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Child death, Death, Blood, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Pregnancy, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death of parent, Grief, Gore, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Mass/school shootings, Suicide, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Suicidal thoughts
bookishobserver's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Rape and Child abuse