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The Outsider vs Pretty Girls
The Outsider
19 positive (79%) · 5 mixed (21%) · 0 negative (0%)
Trust + time weighted: +81%
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The Outsider is highly regarded by readers as a compelling hybrid of a grounded murder mystery and supernatural horror. While the first half is almost universally praised for its intense tension and procedural mystery, the second half's shift into paranormal territory and the eventual resolution are points of mild contention among fans.
Pros
- Masterful tension and mystery in the first half of the book.
- Highly recommended audiobook version.
- Engaging, short chapters that maintain a fast pace despite the book's length.
- Strong character work, particularly the inclusion of Holly Gibney.
Cons
- The final confrontation and reveal are frequently described as underwhelming or 'sputtering' compared to the buildup.
- The transition from a grounded mystery to a supernatural one may be jarring for some readers.
- Typical of the author's style, some find the overall length slightly excessive.
Top excerpts
Completely agree, the mystery was way more interesting than the reveal.
The Outsider by Stephen King would be perfect!
I would like to add to this that the audiobook for The Outsider, Only Good Indians, and The Buffalo Hunter Hunter are so good.
The Outsider- Stephen King
Some of my other favorites by him are Pickman's Model, The Outsider, The Statement of Randolph carter.
Pretty Girls
9 positive (90%) · 0 mixed (0%) · 1 negative (10%)
Trust + time weighted: +80%
Top excerpts
Pretty Girls by Karen Slaughter (actually a very dark crime thriller)
Karin Slaughter's Pretty Girls or The Good Daughter.
I loved it, but I enjoyed it from start to finish. There’s no big redemption arc at the end if you hate the characters.
I also really liked it. I thought it was very suspenseful and entertaining.
I enjoyed it. It definitely wasn’t the best thing Ive ever read but it was entertaining.