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The List of Suspicious Things by Jennie Godfrey, Jennie Godfrey
6 reviews
rosecott's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Such a clever story. I loved the characters, they all felt completely believable and real to me. Miv was so relatable, throwing me way back to what it was like to be 12 albeit in a much earlier decade! I also utterly adored Sharon and her beliefs in what was right.
This book made me laugh, and also broke my heart.
If you’re into true crime, then this was a fascinating look at the Yorkshire Ripper case from a completely different angle but also done in a sensitive way I feel.
Lots of dark themes explored but also somehow lighthearted and through the innocent lens of a child’s eyes.
Absolutely sobbing as I got to towards the end though.
I didn’t expect the turn of events at all.
This book made me laugh, and also broke my heart.
If you’re into true crime, then this was a fascinating look at the Yorkshire Ripper case from a completely different angle but also done in a sensitive way I feel.
Lots of dark themes explored but also somehow lighthearted and through the innocent lens of a child’s eyes.
Absolutely sobbing as I got to towards the end though.
I didn’t expect the turn of events at all.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Misogyny, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Fire/Fire injury, Alcoholism, Racism, Violence, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Sexism, Racial slurs, Hate crime, Emotional abuse, Grief, Death, Pedophilia, Islamophobia, Bullying, and Child death
janeyjacks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This book was a lesson to me in a) don't go for a title simply based on reviews and b) don't go for a book just Coz you like the narrator (although that's usually a sure bet for me, and Joanne Frogatt is generally ace).
I found this book meandering and overlong, several hours in l came back and checked the blurb in case I'd mistakenly purchased a memoir rather than a novel, so light it was on plot.
Whilst l could warm to a few of the characters (Mr Bashir, Ishtiak, Helen Andrews and the old Rag and Bone man), I found Miv herself to be pretty unsympathetic. | know kids are childish and self obsessed by their very nature, but she seems especially so, and heedless of the damage her actions might cause to others.
And most of her plans are just plain stupid. She's supposed to be a bright kid yet thinks it's a good idea to go and lurk about Chapeltown putting herself in the path of mass murderer that the police can't catch...? Daft though kids are,I don't remember having any Comparable ideas at that age!
I guess there is a kind of tying up of ends in the last few chapters, but by then, I barely cared about them and just wanted the book to be over However, I realise everyone else loved this one so chacon à son goût!
TLDR: not for me!!!
I found this book meandering and overlong, several hours in l came back and checked the blurb in case I'd mistakenly purchased a memoir rather than a novel, so light it was on plot.
Whilst l could warm to a few of the characters (Mr Bashir, Ishtiak, Helen Andrews and the old Rag and Bone man), I found Miv herself to be pretty unsympathetic. | know kids are childish and self obsessed by their very nature, but she seems especially so, and heedless of the damage her actions might cause to others.
And most of her plans are just plain stupid. She's supposed to be a bright kid yet thinks it's a good idea to go and lurk about Chapeltown putting herself in the path of mass murderer that the police can't catch...? Daft though kids are,I don't remember having any Comparable ideas at that age!
I guess there is a kind of tying up of ends in the last few chapters, but by then, I barely cared about them and just wanted the book to be over However, I realise everyone else loved this one so chacon à son goût!
TLDR: not for me!!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Pedophilia, Suicide, and Murder
line_magnus's review
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Mental illness, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Pedophilia, Murder, and Sexual assault
Minor: Vomit, Fire/Fire injury, and Suicide
rosecahill's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Islamophobia, Pedophilia, Toxic relationship, Racial slurs, Racism, Mental illness, Xenophobia, and Death
Moderate: Murder, Suicide, Rape, and Suicide attempt
emmavardy2's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
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? No
5.0
Absolutely lived up to all the hype.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, and Racism
Minor: Sexual assault, Murder, and Pedophilia
rokojo's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
4.5
Wow so this book really blew me away. It's written from the perspective of Miv, an 11 year old girl who decides to solve the mystery of the yorkshire ripper as a distraction from her troubled home life.
This is a brilliant coming of age story, which uses Miv's hunt for the ripper as a lens to explore the time and place she's growing up in. Through her eyes we see who is protected in this community and who experiences neglect and violence. It looks clearly at the different experiences of race, gender, class, and disability without feeling forced or overly exploitative.
Throughout there is also a really interesting exploration of the double edged sword that is a close-knit community where everyone knows each other's business.
The book occasionally took turns with different narrators to show perspectives outside of Miv's which I think accomplished sharing a more adult perspective on the situation, although I will say I enjoyed some more than others, especially Helen and Omar's.
I also think it could have been a bit more restrained as Miv uncovers a darker side of her community through her investigations, there were some bits in the middle with members of the church community that didn't feel like they added much beyond just piling on to the hidden dark side to the community.
Overall though I think it worked really well and I enjoyed it a lot. Would definetly recommend picking this one up.
This is a brilliant coming of age story, which uses Miv's hunt for the ripper as a lens to explore the time and place she's growing up in. Through her eyes we see who is protected in this community and who experiences neglect and violence. It looks clearly at the different experiences of race, gender, class, and disability without feeling forced or overly exploitative.
Throughout there is also a really interesting exploration of the double edged sword that is a close-knit community where everyone knows each other's business.
The book occasionally took turns with different narrators to show perspectives outside of Miv's which I think accomplished sharing a more adult perspective on the situation, although I will say I enjoyed some more than others, especially Helen and Omar's.
I also think it could have been a bit more restrained as Miv uncovers a darker side of her community through her investigations, there were some bits in the middle with members of the church community that didn't feel like they added much beyond just piling on to the hidden dark side to the community.
Overall though I think it worked really well and I enjoyed it a lot. Would definetly recommend picking this one up.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder and Violence
Minor: Child death, Hate crime, Infidelity, Suicide, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Islamophobia, Pedophilia, Misogyny, Mental illness, Sexism, and Alcoholism
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