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A review by leexpenandpages
They'll Never Catch Us by Jessica Goodman
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
π SYNOPSIS:
After a secret-filled summer apart, two sisters who share a passion for cross country running return to school, where a runner better than either of them has just transferred. When tragedy begalls her, the sisters are the top suspects.
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π READ it at your leisure.
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π COMMENTS:
β’ Social commentary is woven into both the plot and dialogue naturally. Sisterhood and friendship are core themes, which give an uplifting feeling to dark subjects.
After a secret-filled summer apart, two sisters who share a passion for cross country running return to school, where a runner better than either of them has just transferred. When tragedy begalls her, the sisters are the top suspects.
πππ πππΊπ»πππ«
ππ» RECOMMENDATION:
π READ it at your leisure.
π¬ FAVORITE QUOTES:
...
π FORMAT:
π§
π COMMENTS:
β’ Social commentary is woven into both the plot and dialogue naturally. Sisterhood and friendship are core themes, which give an uplifting feeling to dark subjects.
β’ *Most* of the plot twists are predictable. It takes a surprising amount of time before the disappearance occurs, but that gives the readers time to get to know the character better.
β’ The ending is beautiful and heart-wrenching (but hopeful), even if it doesn't make sense. Seriously, prepare to suspend your disbelief from around the climax onward.
β’ The protagonists' journeys are rewarding. Side characters are developed decently, and some experience growth too. There are occasions where the characters' motivations don't make sense, and I assume we are meant to classify it as teenage stupidity.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual content, Violence, Abortion, Murder, and Alcohol
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Vomit
Minor: Body shaming