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A review by nikkisbooknook
Girl, Forgotten by Karin Slaughter
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Andrea Oliver, who we met in Pieces of Her, is back but now is a freshly trained US Marshal. Her uncle is still trying to pull strings, her parents are far from happy over her choice of employment and her complicated romantic life is about to impact her professional life.
Longbill Beach 1982 sees 17 yr old Emily is pregnant and determined to attend her prom. She is later found murdered - there were suspects but no-one was ever charged.
Fast forward 40 years and it's revealed that the judge Andrea has been ordered to protect is the mother of Emily. Andrea now has to protect the judge, all whilst carrying on a side investigation into the murder of Emily - one that may just involve her birth father, the currently imprisoned Clayton Morrow AKA Nicholas Harp, who is due for parole soon and she intends to see him rot in prison if he is involved.
I enjoyed being back in Andrea's world. I loved Pieces of Me and I really enjoyed getting to meet these new characters, especially Marshal Leonard 'Catfish' Bible, his boss/wife Deputy Chief Cecilia Compton who provide some levity in an otherwise dark thriller.
We see Emily attempt to investigate her own assault in flashbacks. Andrea and Catfish also come across a young woman's "suicide" on a fava bean farm owned by one of Emily's friends. Are these crimes related?
Compulsive, compelling, suspenseful and there is that much-needed vein of humour.
Longbill Beach 1982 sees 17 yr old Emily is pregnant and determined to attend her prom. She is later found murdered - there were suspects but no-one was ever charged.
Fast forward 40 years and it's revealed that the judge Andrea has been ordered to protect is the mother of Emily. Andrea now has to protect the judge, all whilst carrying on a side investigation into the murder of Emily - one that may just involve her birth father, the currently imprisoned Clayton Morrow AKA Nicholas Harp, who is due for parole soon and she intends to see him rot in prison if he is involved.
I enjoyed being back in Andrea's world. I loved Pieces of Me and I really enjoyed getting to meet these new characters, especially Marshal Leonard 'Catfish' Bible, his boss/wife Deputy Chief Cecilia Compton who provide some levity in an otherwise dark thriller.
We see Emily attempt to investigate her own assault in flashbacks. Andrea and Catfish also come across a young woman's "suicide" on a fava bean farm owned by one of Emily's friends. Are these crimes related?
Compulsive, compelling, suspenseful and there is that much-needed vein of humour.
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Murder, and Toxic friendship