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A review by emily_kathman
She's a Killer by Kirsten McDougall
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Spoilers:
Immediately upon finishing I feel a bit disappointed with the book but also I did enjoy reading it.
The concept of this speculative world seems too close to the current world which made me anxious when reading the first part of the book, the narrator’s cynicism crept into my mind- which is a powerful thing for a book to do!
As the main character helped Erika and became aware of Erikas plans- she found her agency. Why did she meed permission/validation from a literal child to do something about her world I don’t know.
I think the book paints out an extreme version of how world problems that seem totally out of our control like climate change, economic issues, etc. impact individuals, and place pathologies on individuals.
I think both Erika and the protagonist are trying to survive as best they can. While I see their flaws I do find them empathetic. I wonder if the author is trying to warn readers of the something, a parable of some sort?
I still need to sort my thoughts out on this one. Beautiful character development.
Immediately upon finishing I feel a bit disappointed with the book but also I did enjoy reading it.
The concept of this speculative world seems too close to the current world which made me anxious when reading the first part of the book, the narrator’s cynicism crept into my mind- which is a powerful thing for a book to do!
As the main character helped Erika and became aware of Erikas plans- she found her agency. Why did she meed permission/validation from a literal child to do something about her world I don’t know.
I think the book paints out an extreme version of how world problems that seem totally out of our control like climate change, economic issues, etc. impact individuals, and place pathologies on individuals.
I think both Erika and the protagonist are trying to survive as best they can. While I see their flaws I do find them empathetic. I wonder if the author is trying to warn readers of the something, a parable of some sort?
I still need to sort my thoughts out on this one. Beautiful character development.