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A review by macrosinthemitten
The Good Son by Jacquelyn Mitchard
3.0
Thea and Jep’s son Stefan had just been released from prison after being convicted of manslaughter. How the family begins to heal and move forward is the premise of this book. Stefan’s girlfriend Belinda died one night and while Stefan doesn’t remember what happened, enough evidence linked him to the crime. Thea begins to get texts and calls from a mysterious girl, claiming to know the truth but being afraid. As a series of harassing experiences pile up against Thea and Stefan, Thea begins to grow desperate to find out the truth.
The premise of this book sounded so good but it was so long and drawn out. I couldn’t believe that a mother who was convinced her son hadn’t committed the crime had waited so long to investigate it. Stefan worked hard but it seemed like all of his successes just fell into his lap. The last 60 or so pages got interesting and there was a strange twist at the end. Definitely not my favorite. 3/5 stars.
The premise of this book sounded so good but it was so long and drawn out. I couldn’t believe that a mother who was convinced her son hadn’t committed the crime had waited so long to investigate it. Stefan worked hard but it seemed like all of his successes just fell into his lap. The last 60 or so pages got interesting and there was a strange twist at the end. Definitely not my favorite. 3/5 stars.