Good Me, Bad Me
Good Me, Bad Me
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Brief
352
Novel • Fiction
London, England • Contemporary
2017
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Ali Land’s psychological thriller Good Me, Bad Me, 15-year-old Annie reports her mother as a serial killer, leading to her mother's arrest and Annie's new life as Milly with a foster family while preparing to testify against her. Navigating trauma, new social dynamics, and her dark legacy, Milly strives to find her identity and reclaim safety, though internal and external challenges persist. The book addresses severe child abuse and psychological trauma.
Dark
Unnerving
Mysterious
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
50,956 ratings
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Review Roundup
Reviews for Ali Land’s Good Me, Bad Me praise its gripping narrative and psychological depth, highlighting the compelling portrayal of a teenager’s tumultuous journey. Critics commend Land's skillful writing and character development. However, some feel the intense subject matter may be too disturbing for sensitive readers. Overall, it’s a chilling, thought-provoking read.
Who Should Read Good Me, Bad Me?
Readers who would enjoy Good Me, Bad Me by Ali Land typically appreciate psychological thrillers with dark, complex characters and moral dilemmas. Fans of Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl and Paula Hawkins’s The Girl on the Train will find this book gripping and intense. Its exploration of identity and trauma appeals to those interested in deep, psychological narratives.
50,956 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
352
Novel • Fiction
London, England • Contemporary
2017
Adult
18+ years
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