A review by ai_akizuki
Brutes by Dizz Tate

adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

3 stars. This book did not deliver what it is supposed to deliver. I've never read The Virgin Suicide so I have nothing to compare this book to. I was intrigued by the premise of the book and the youthful tone of a collective narration by the girls, referring to themselves as 'we'. I was also curious of how they've grown with the POV as adults. But then, moving past 50% of the book the storyline just becomes so murky. The outgrown connection of the girls as adults were never properly explained. The plot twist which we're supposed to be surprised with was not shocking at all and the ending did not wrap up the story. But not in a cliffhanger, leaving-you-wanting-more way. it's in a huh? what is this book trying to say? way. I have to agree with someone's review that this book was all vibes and no plot. The vibes of adolescent, youthful teenage girls was encapsulated. but their adult narrative was similar, almost redundant and adds nothing valuable to book. The plot from when they were young was also very flat and underwhelming. I like the premise though and the vibes are there, maybe I'll try another shot with Dizz Tate's other books.