A review by eleanor_rose22
The Girls by Emma Cline

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A very gripping fictional retelling of the Manson murders which explores the extremes of infatuation, the dangers of obsession, the grisly rageful  potential of female adolescence. I thought the writing was enjoyable and thought-provoking (if a little overly reliant on metaphors) and v fast paced, but the ending was a little bit underwhelming for our protagonist, and I didn’t gain much from the sections set in modern day. I was pleasantly surprised that Evie’s obsession was more for Suzanne than the cult leader Russell, and I enjoyed the dark look into the extremes we will go to to feel seen and loved. Overall a gr8 read for summer!