emilyret's review against another edition
slow-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
2.5
riskybee's review against another edition
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Standard fair for a thriller, and while I had an okay time and liked the podcast element, some of the plotting fell apart in the end.
juniperusxx's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
3.0
Odotin tältä jotain enemmän, jäi sellaiseksi ’ihan ok’-sarjan luettavaksi. Paikoitellen sarjamurhaajan etsintä kieppui liikaa paikallaan, ja olihan tässä epäuskottavuuksia vailla muille jakaa! Podcast-tekstien varaan rakennettu kirja teki tästä ei-tavanomaisen trillerin, mutta en itse tästä tyylilajista suoranaisesti innostunut.
kburns2004's review against another edition
3.0
I went to school where the author was born and I love true crime podcasts so I knew that I had to grab this book. At first it felt like an adult version of Sadie, which I loved. But yeah the last bit was so unrealistic with the 10 year old and her actions and the twist was pretty easy-going to spot. It was a a fine book but I think it could have been better with the last quarter of the book reworked
kcook14's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- 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
3.5
killmoore_'s review against another edition
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Predictable, but in a way that made me holler "I KNEW IT!". A definite page turner that kept me hooked from start to finish.
mytileneve's review against another edition
4.0
Loved the first 3/4ths of this. Towards the end as things unfolded I found some things didn't feel as satisfying as I'd wished them to be but ultimately the book was quite good and the things I found less satisfying were few. Also, the last half of the last chapter highlighted the overall message in a clear way, which I thought was important and necessary. Overall, a good read.
she_reads_books's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
vlynch5's review against another edition
5.0
Elle and her husband live a quiet existence. He’s a coroner, she’s a true crime podcaster and they don’t have any children of their own. They do have neighbors that are the kind of friends that are more chosen family than anything and help the single mom out with her daughter quite often. It takes a village, right?
It seems like every true crime podcaster (and probably obsessed fan as well) has that one murder case that first sparked their interest. For Elle, it’s The Countdown Killer. She was a child when he was active, it was never solved, and she’s never stopped wondering about who the killer was. She’s a little obsessed. And honestly, I think that’s pretty believable for how involved a lot of these podcasters really do get to truly pay respect to the victims and tell their story.
And then of course, similar murders start happening again, 20 years later. Is it Elle’s fault for talking about the murders on her podcast? Has she poked the beast or even just sparked a copycat?
Girl 11 is everything that a fictional thriller can aspire to be. It’s got a healthy dose of real life, a pinch of obsession and a whole lot of suspense. It’s chicken soup for the true crime lover’s soul and you must check it out. Special thanks to Netgalley and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for an e-galley in exchange for my honest review. This one is out April 20. My review will be published on my blog, Women in Trouble Book Blog on April 14.
It seems like every true crime podcaster (and probably obsessed fan as well) has that one murder case that first sparked their interest. For Elle, it’s The Countdown Killer. She was a child when he was active, it was never solved, and she’s never stopped wondering about who the killer was. She’s a little obsessed. And honestly, I think that’s pretty believable for how involved a lot of these podcasters really do get to truly pay respect to the victims and tell their story.
And then of course, similar murders start happening again, 20 years later. Is it Elle’s fault for talking about the murders on her podcast? Has she poked the beast or even just sparked a copycat?
Girl 11 is everything that a fictional thriller can aspire to be. It’s got a healthy dose of real life, a pinch of obsession and a whole lot of suspense. It’s chicken soup for the true crime lover’s soul and you must check it out. Special thanks to Netgalley and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for an e-galley in exchange for my honest review. This one is out April 20. My review will be published on my blog, Women in Trouble Book Blog on April 14.
bethreadsandnaps's review against another edition
4.5
I loved the podcast episodes interspersed among the actual story. They read like an actual podcast, and I was so happy when I got to a podcast episode. I did read this as an ebook, but I’m sure it would be phenomenal as an audiobook.
Elle is a popular true crime podcaster who experienced trauma long ago (it’s hinted at but never explicitly discussed until later in the book). She tries to solve cold cases, and her most recent podcast season is about The Countdown Killer (TCK), a serial killer who integrates the numbers 3,7, and 21 into his methodical abductions and killings.
A listener’s daughter is abducted, and somehow the fan gets the police to hire Elle as a consultant. This seems to stretch plausibility, but - oh well - plot point, anyone? The Megan Goldin book series includes a podcaster working with the police as well. I'd say that this novel overall is as strong as that series, but the podcast pieces are stronger in this novel.
This is a very well done thriller.
Elle is a popular true crime podcaster who experienced trauma long ago (it’s hinted at but never explicitly discussed until later in the book). She tries to solve cold cases, and her most recent podcast season is about The Countdown Killer (TCK), a serial killer who integrates the numbers 3,7, and 21 into his methodical abductions and killings.
A listener’s daughter is abducted, and somehow the fan gets the police to hire Elle as a consultant. This seems to stretch plausibility, but - oh well - plot point, anyone? The Megan Goldin book series includes a podcaster working with the police as well. I'd say that this novel overall is as strong as that series, but the podcast pieces are stronger in this novel.
This is a very well done thriller.