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A review by sirius_feanor
The Girl in Red by Christina Henry
4.0
It is quite good, a very solid post-apocalyptic story. Reads rather interesting in view of crna pandemic, especially considering it was written before that. I do have issues with the whole "I won't do what government tell me to do in this emergency situation because I said so" (and also for plot convenience). I would also want more reasoning as to why getting to grandma's house is the solution to survival, but it is a retelling of Red Riding Hood, so whatever.
I should note a well balanced mix of Before and After chapters. Although the ending was rather abrupt. At one moment I thought that the author would give an open ending, without Red getting to the cabin. And that would have enrage me as a reader, but I would understand it.
And one final thing. You're a gal walking through the woods across the country, trying to avoid people. Would you wear a RED HOODIE? Neither would I.
But in general I enjoyed this book quite a lot.
I should note a well balanced mix of Before and After chapters. Although the ending was rather abrupt. At one moment I thought that the author would give an open ending, without Red getting to the cabin. And that would have enrage me as a reader, but I would understand it.
And one final thing. You're a gal walking through the woods across the country, trying to avoid people. Would you wear a RED HOODIE? Neither would I.
But in general I enjoyed this book quite a lot.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gore, Racism, Blood, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Cursing, Hate crime, Suicide, and Kidnapping