Review of Some Must Die
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Review of Some Must Die
As a victim of child sexual molestation and abuse, Chris felt that his road to healing was murdering his abuser and the abusers of other children he would get to save. He became a killer, but to him, it was for a good cause. Is Chris justified in his act? Some Must Die by Angie D. Comer is an absolutely realistic read of the perils that plague people's lives.
The book stirred my emotions, and I felt great sympathy for the victims of abuse. Readers would be moved to contemplate the evil perpetrated on young children by grown adults who are expected to protect them from the harsh realities of life. It is a book that can question one's stance on morality in society and whether the abused are justified in their erratic behavior in response to the trauma they have faced.
There were philosophical and biblical quotes at the beginning of the chapters, which readers would learn from. During Chris' (who later changed his name to Carl) quest to save lives, he noticed that most of the abusers were 'ordinary' and 'normal'-looking people whom one would not have suspected, which also reminded me of and taught me not to take the world at face value.
I was satisfied with Chris' acts of justice, even though he was doing it in a supposedly negative way. Also, how he carried along the rescued kids and his relationship with them was heartwarming. It created an avenue for healing and bonding. Also, his character has a unique personality. Carl was a daring character whose motives, though leaning towards the negative, were motivated by painful and traumatic experiences. He was something of a Robinhood, doing something many would frown upon for a supposedly righteous cause. I would say that he was a character who experienced growth within the time frame of the story.
I also appreciate the author's ingenuity in switching from the first-person narrative technique, whereby different characters had the chance to narrate their experiences, to the omniscient narrative technique at some points. Also, I need to commend the character development, which is one of the backbones of this novel. The suspense is superb, and the dialogue flows naturally without any confusion.
My favorite character was Bonnie because she proved to be a loyal and reliable friend to Carl throughout their journeys and trials. Even when he went to jail, she did not fail to go and pay him visits. She was courageous enough to go, even when she might be outed as his accomplice.
I recommend Some Must Die to readers from teenage years to adulthood. The book went through exceptional editing because I did not come across any errors. I also did not dislike anything in the book. Therefore, I rate it five out of five stars.
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