A review by mariacristinagarcia
The 22 Murders of Madison May by Max Barry
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Graphic: Gun violence, Misogyny, Murder, and Stalking
Minor: Death of parent
Lots of intriguing stuff that wasn’t satisfyingly developed. The antagonist’s motivations were explained by another character in a rushed exposition bomb. We never get to know why the protagonist cares to the extent she does. It feels like a thin early draft of something more solid.