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The Murderer's Daughters
The Murderer's Daughters
Author: Randy Susan Meyers
Lulu and Merry's childhood was never ideal, but on the day before Lulu's birthday it became a nightmare. Mama warns Lulu not to let her father in, but he bullies his way past her. She runs for help, but discovers upon her return that he's murdered her mother, stabbed five year old Merry, and tried to kill himself. — Effectively orphan...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780312640071
ISBN-10: 0312640072
Publication Date: 2/2011
Pages: 308
Rating:
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 38 ratings
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 0
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bookaddict avatar reviewed The Murderer's Daughters on
Helpful Score: 4
This was a really terrific read - written in a strong, believable voice that sucks you in from the first page. The characters are real and three-dimensional, and the story is compelling. I literally could not put this down until I had finished it. I am hoping for more from this author in the future!
mssheenaann avatar reviewed The Murderer's Daughters on + 107 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Lulu and Merry's father killed their mother when they were little. It goes back and forth between the two girls over the next 30-ish years and tells of their struggles with life and dealing with those issues. This book had a good storyline and flowed easily between characters and I really enjoyed reading it.
reviewed The Murderer's Daughters on + 30 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This is easily the best novel I have read this year. I have a suspicion that it is really a true story. The interactions of all the characters are so realistic. I would go back and forth in my mind as to who was handling the trauma the best of the 2 sisters.
katiems98 avatar reviewed The Murderer's Daughters on + 35 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I was deeply engrossed in the story for the first third of the book. The telling of the murder and the children's life at the orphanage was most interesting and very well written. I however thought the pace of the book died a little after Lulu went off to college. I still enjoyed the remainder of the book, but was a little disappointed after being so excited for the first parts. The ending left me wanting for more explanation and more information on what happened next. Neither of the girls ever dealt with their issues. I read the last page and then turned to the next thinking "there has to be more."

The book is worth the read. I however wished that it had ended a little differently.
minipennie avatar reviewed The Murderer's Daughters on + 18 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
A great effort for a first time author. This book was a recommened to me--this book wound up to be very good.
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reviewed The Murderer's Daughters on
The Murderer's Daughters is sooo good! The story revolves around two sisters whose father killed their mother and follows them throughout their lives and having to live with secrets. The characters are engaging, so real, and the storyline is believable. Some humorous parts, too; I like books like that. Have not finished it yet; can't wait to see how things work out. Five stars all the way! I hope this author writes more.
LisaD
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Good story, but the topic can be difficult.
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Sad and completely believable story. Quick read. Leads to lots of questioning about "what would you do?"


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