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A review by emilyandthewhippet
The List of Suspicious Things by Jennie Godfrey
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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? Yes
5.0
I rarely cry when reading but I sobbed at the ending.
Throughout the story I just wanted to hold Miv and tell her that everything would be okay. It was mysterious and even knowing of the Yorkshire ripper, I was still left wondering what would happen next throughout the story. The ending was somewhat predictable but I'm always able to work out where books are going so maybe it wouldn't be for others. Even with this in mind though, the twist was still very hard hitting.
Definitely one of the best books I've read this year, out of almost 60 books so far.
Throughout the story I just wanted to hold Miv and tell her that everything would be okay. It was mysterious and even knowing of the Yorkshire ripper, I was still left wondering what would happen next throughout the story. The ending was somewhat predictable but I'm always able to work out where books are going so maybe it wouldn't be for others. Even with this in mind though, the twist was still very hard hitting.
Definitely one of the best books I've read this year, out of almost 60 books so far.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Child abuse, Death of parent, Sexual assault, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Racial slurs, Adult/minor relationship, Death, Domestic abuse, Violence, Infidelity, Grief, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Bullying, Classism, Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Sexism, Physical abuse, Murder, Misogyny, Rape, Racism, Pedophilia, Mental illness, and Hate crime
Minor: Gaslighting