A review by mairimav
The Girls by Emma Cline
3.0
3.75/Τhe Girls tells the story of 14yo Evie as she is slowly merged into the Manson Family,after falling for a cult member, Susan (Evie is a lesbian). The book is told from a dual perspective, that of teenage Evie and that of her present day self. While most fiction and non fiction books whose subject matter is the Manson Family focus on the murders and the subsequent trial, The Girls' originality lies solely on the members of the cult. Charles Manson himself is a secondary character with rare appereances and we hear about him mostly through other characters' voices, who picture graphically his manipulation techniques. In fact, from the beginning, it is apparent that Evie has no interest in the infamous serial killer; it's her infatuation with Susan that makes her stay.
Furthermore,the writimg is absolutely mesmerizing. Emma Kline manages to capture the atmosphere of the late '60s accurately, thus creating the perfect setting for her story, while at the same time making every single one of her characters absolutely deplorable.
To sum up, I would recommend this book for everyone (though I would put a trigger warning for explicit language and graphic content) either he just wants to read a creepy novel or take an alternate, new look on the Manson Family
Furthermore,the writimg is absolutely mesmerizing. Emma Kline manages to capture the atmosphere of the late '60s accurately, thus creating the perfect setting for her story, while at the same time making every single one of her characters absolutely deplorable.
To sum up, I would recommend this book for everyone (though I would put a trigger warning for explicit language and graphic content) either he just wants to read a creepy novel or take an alternate, new look on the Manson Family