Title: The Good Daughter Pdf A Novel
Author: Karin Slaughter
Published Date: 2018-04-17
Page: 656
Two girls are forced into the woods at gunpoint.One runs for her life. One is left behind . . .The stunning new novel from the international #1 bestselling author—a searing, spellbinding blend of cold-case thriller and psychological suspense.Twenty-eight years ago, Charlotte and Samantha Quinn’s happy small-town family life was torn apart by a terrifying attack on their family home. It left their mother dead. It left their father—Pikeville’s notorious defense attorney—devastated. And it left the family fractured beyond repair, consumed by secrets from that terrible night.Twenty-eight years later, Charlie has followed in her father’s footsteps to become a lawyer herself—the ideal good daughter. But when violence comes to Pikeville again—and a shocking tragedy leaves the whole town traumatized—Charlie is plunged into a nightmare. Not only is she the first witness on the scene, but it’s a case that unleashes the terrible memories she’s spent so long trying to suppress. Because the shocking truth about the crime that destroyed her family nearly thirty years ago won’t stay buried forever . . .“I’d follow Karin Slaughter anywhere.” —Gillian Flynn
This is my first Karin Slaughter book and wow I think it was a fantastic start to my introduction of her.After a tragic shooting, Sam and her little sister Charlie live their individual lives with their own turbulent relationships until a school shooting brings them back to the one place that turned their lives upside down. Pikeville. Kelly Wilson is suspected of shooting two people and it's down to Sam and Charlie to uncover the truth as they excel in their chosen legal careers.I really enjoyed this book. I didn't see any of the major twists coming and I was sat down with my mouth hanging open in shock at times. I didn't suspect the truth at all. I found Charlie the most relatable as she suffers a knock to her marriage and pines for her husband on top of the childhood tragedy and the new school shooting. She was blunt and reminded me of Dexter's sister from the TV show. Brave and fearless. Sam was less relatable but with her mass of ailments it's a bit slim to be able to fully relate to but I felt complete empathy to her and what happened. I was almost proud of how she attempted to protect her sister when they were younger.The novel splits between Sam and Charlie's point of view. Personally I found Charlie's POV more engaging and interesting. Sam was very factual with random biological and philosophical facts thrown in which often lost me a little but it was all relevant to the mother's character and their relationship. The novel is also split between time periods when the sisters are in their early teens and experiencing a horrific tragedy and the current school shooting.This book is a graphic one. There are graphic descriptions of violence and rape and if you have a queasy stomach then perhaps this isn't for you. Whilst it was graphic with foul language at times I felt it added that must needed gritty level and darkness to the story as the parts in between the shooting were a little less engaging. Like exploring Sam's daily routine and exploring hoardered offices. I felt that aspect of nastiness really kicked up the suspense and sense of dread.Overall, a really good read. Graphic yet unputdownable. Very good introduction to this author into my reading collection and would certainly read another of her books. Would recommend to thriller/suspense readers and anyone who loves a bit of gore and violence. Thrilling read.Very dark and broken. A disturbing read that will (or should) make you feel dirty. Very dark. This book uses retellings of an old crime against the two sisters compared with a new recent crime. Each retelling unveils a little more about the sick twisted earlier crime. There is so much broken in this book that it's a hard read. It almost makes you want to clean out your brain. Ms Slaughter is a talented writer, but after reading all of her published work, I wouldn't want to meet her. In spite of the ending, you end up feeling pretty nasty after finishing the book.This is probably more of a real world story, but I really liked the Will Trent and Grant County series much better. These prior series had flawed hero's and a sense of hope. I didn't get that at all from this book. Of all of Ms Slaughter's books, I think there is only one 'intimacy' scene that's not rape. This book has a graphic child rape. That is a very disturbing read.It's a sorry state of affairs when female writers are so graphic. I found this book violent and unnecessarily graphic, like a film that needs to go over the top to disguise a weak plot. Repetitive and not particularly well written.
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