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So this one is actually not as engaging as I've hoped for. I long for more action, craziness, inside stories of the cult (inspired by Manson Family). But apparently, this book is more about contemplation, family drama and the ever observant heroine, Eve Boyd, both in her teenage girl when she was pulled into the cult, and in her olden days, where loneliness and stagnancy become the major part of her life. Oh and the translation version didn't really work for me- it's full of metaphors that didn'
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Cline does a nice job of capturing teen angst and how loneliness at this age leads to teens turning to their peers for acceptance and guidance. The book goes back and forth in time between the year 1969 and the present. I felt that Cline was able to depict the creepiness of living during the beginning of the 70s decade. Remember all of the creepy books and films, published and made respectively, during this time frame? That's what this book reminded of. Layer on the Charles Manson-like parallels
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An uncomfortably accurate novel about adolescent female invisibility, insecurity, and need; a beautifully rendered depiction of how a combination of psychological factors can prime an individual or group for widespread abuse. In this case, abuse and manipulation within a cult. The author successfully describes the ways in which we tell ourselves whatever most fits the narrative we need to be true, explaining away even the most upsetting facts in a given situation. As is the case with most victim
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Well written, an obvious take on the Manson family cult. Faltered in a few places and left out some detail I would have wanted to know, but all in all a page turner. And quite insightful into a teen girl's mind.
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