A review by theunrealyoung
The Grownup by Gillian Flynn

dark funny mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Solid narrative and I enjoyed the character writing. That said, there was too much exposition dumping (especially at the end, especially for a short story) and the twist ending felt a bit over the top--clearly played for laughs, but not successfully so. I think I would have liked this short story better with less overt attempts at humour.
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