Pretty Girls

By: Karin Slaughter

Narrated by: Jennifer Woodward, Robert G Slade

Brought to you by Penguin.

FROM THE AUTHOR OF PIECES OF HER, NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES.

A heart-racing thriller from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author.

A missing girl.
A family torn apart.
An unsolved mystery.

Twenty years ago, Claire and Lydia Scott's older sister vanished without a trace. Her disappearance had a devastating effect on their family.

Now another teenage girl is missing, and the circumstances of her disappearance are hauntingly similar to Julia's . . .

It's up to Lydia and Claire to revisit their past, unearthing the secrets that destroyed their family all those years ago.

Will they be able to face what they find along the way?

'I'd follow her anywhere' GILLIAN FLYNN
'One of the boldest thriller writers working today' TESS GERRITSEN
'Her characters, plot, and pacing are unrivalled' MICHAEL CONNELLY

©2015 Random House Audiobooks (P)2015 Random House Audiobooks

Story

Gripping story. Tempo of the book was good. The twists of the story was good to. I really liked this book

WoW!

Would you consider the audio edition of Pretty Girls to be better than the print version?

It was pretty good.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Definitely!

What does Jennifer Woodward and Robert G Slade bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Different points of view.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Knowing the truth of what had happened to Julia.

Any additional comments?

I loved all of her books, specially Will Trend ones.

Gripping thriller from start to finish!

Would you consider the audio edition of Pretty Girls to be better than the print version?

I have not read the print version but the audio version was extremely well done. Excellent performances! Brilliant story and unpredictable plot.

What other book might you compare Pretty Girls to and why?

Similar to Karin Slaughter's Grant County thrillers, this story is well constructed with believable characters. The villain is a complex character but his/her acts are pure evil! The protagonist tends to receive help from an unexpected source and there are twists and turns the whole way through the book.

Which scene was your favorite?

I enjoyed the end scene. After reading a very thrilling book where the protagonists encountered one setback after the next, and it seemed all hope was lost, it was wonderful to see them take back their power in the end. I won't say more and spoil the ending for you - but this was a really powerful scene.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I was very disturbed at times when the story became too violent. The villain is particularly wicked and his abuse of women is diabolical. These scenes are quite graphic and fortunately, not that long or frequent.

Any additional comments?

Karin is a master storyteller and this is one of the best I've read so far. Highly recommended!

One of her best works.

What did you love best about Pretty Girls?

The mystery. The whole story had me wondering who I should trust and who I should hate. It was an amazing book.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Pretty Girls?

When the truth is revealed. I guessed some of the bad guys, but not all.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

YES!

Nice!

Although the content was gruesome the storyline was excellent. Very fast paced and sprinkled with sarcastic humor, which is expected in a Karin Slaughter novel. The narration was great. I particularly enjoyed Mr. Slades performance and felt it provided a good infusion of quiet sincerity in contrast to Ms. Woodward*s relaying of the balance of the story. Both narrators did an excellent job portraying the characters. Accents were spot on.

Gripping and Gory

The story weaves between the past and present, following two estranged sisters who uncover shocking secrets about their missing sister and their family. One of the most compelling aspects of the novel is the inclusion of their father’s letters, which add an emotional depth and a haunting sense of loss.

While I appreciated the narrative structure and how Slaughter skillfully built tension, I found the extreme violence and gore to be overpowering at times, overshadowing the actual story. Many readers praise Pretty Girls for its relentless, edge-of-your-seat pacing, but for me, the brutality felt excessive rather than necessary.

Others have pointed out that while the book delivers on suspense, it leans so heavily into graphic content that it might not be for everyone. Some have compared it to a horror-thriller hybrid, while others love Slaughter’s ability to craft deeply unsettling but gripping plots. If you enjoy dark, unflinching thrillers with intense psychological depth, this book might be for you. But if you’re sensitive to extreme violence, it’s worth approaching with caution.

Overall, Pretty Girls is a gripping, well-written thriller, but its level of brutality may not be for everyone.

Painting with word.

Karen Slaughter writes very vivid pictures in her book. Can't turn pages fast enough. Thanks

A Page Turning Suspense!

Karin Slaughter manages once again to draw you into the lives of not only a twisted killer but into the devastated family of a missing girl. There is such a tangled web of corruption, intrigue and often you are too questioning who you could trust. A word of warning if you are at all squeamish there is one torture session that left me feeling awful...obviously a sign of a good writer that manages to do that!

Gripping

A gripping story of a family that has gone through various struggles. It was action packed and full of twists, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Explicit and wee bit triggering!

A well written story although not for the faint hearted. Really explicit and at times a bit frightening to read. Divulging deep into the darker parts of humanity. Definitely kept me up at night.