53 pages • 1 hour read
Karin SlaughterThe Good Daughter
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In The Good Daughter by Karin Slaughter, sisters Samantha and Charlotte Quinn are thrust back into each other's lives when a violent incident evokes traumatic memories of a brutal attack on their family decades earlier, forcing them to confront buried family secrets and the lingering scars of their past. The book contains descriptions of severe violence, abuse, and discrimination.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Karin Slaughter's The Good Daughter has been praised for its compelling narrative and complex characters, making it a gripping thriller. Readers lauded its emotional depth and intricate plot twists. However, some found the pacing uneven and the graphic violence unsettling. Overall, it's highly recommended for suspense enthusiasts who can handle intense themes.
Who Should Read The Good Daughter?
A reader who enjoys dark, emotionally complex thrillers focused on family dynamics and secrets would be captivated by Karin Slaughter's The Good Daughter. Fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Paula Hawkins's The Girl on the Train will find similar intrigue and psychological depth.