Review: The Good Daughter by Karin Slaughter

Title: The Good Daughter
Author: Karin Slaughter
Publisher: William Morrow
Publication Date: August 8, 2017
Edition: ebook: (528 pages)
Genres:

• Fiction
• Crime Fiction
• Mystery
• Suspense
• Thriller

The Good Daughter by Karin Slaughter

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Charlotte and Samantha Quinn witnessed the death of their mother and then were forced, at gun point, to walk into the woods. As you might expect, the experience forever altered their lives and the lives of those in their small Georgia community. Years later, Charlotte just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time and witnessed another violent act at gun point. That event also changed her life and the lives of others. I can't say much more about the actual plot without giving too much away.

This book is absolutely phenomenal in every way. It grabs you from the outset, and the characters find purchase inside your head and heart, immediately. I could not stop reading. I felt connected to these girls and the women they became. Every character had something to teach me, and every character evoked a deep emotional response. In my view, there is no superficiality anywhere in these pages. This is a remarkable read in every way. My second favorite read of the year.

If some profanity and violence bothers you, this is not the book for you. It is crime fiction, and the author does not shy away from descriptive details. But if you're looking for a book that will leave you wanting to know more about these characters, this is a book for you. And I cannot forget about the suspense element. There is that too, in spades. Excellent on every level.