These Women (Pochoda) - Book Reviews

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Flawless…. Razor-sharp…. These Women is at first glance a conventional murder mystery constructed on that sturdy old tripod of serial killer, murdered women and dogged female detective. But each of those elements is freshly minted here thanks to the psychological depth granted each character and the graceful twists of Ms. Pochoda’s cunning yet unfussy plot….
Wall Street Journal


These Women is a gritty murder mystery with a feminist twist. Ivy Pochoda’s LA-set noir is the perfect summer read.
Oprah Magazine


Pochoda turns grief, suffering and loss into art, crafting a literary thriller that is no less compelling for its deep emotional resonance.
Vogue


Puts a feminist spin on the serial killer story, giving voice to five very different women living on the dangerous fringes of Los Angeles, and gradually threading their connection to a man with a deadly obsession.
Entertainment Weekly


(Starred review) Without sacrificing narrative drive, Pochoda lets her story unfold organically and impressionistically, through the eyes of her distinctive female characters…. This deep dive into the lives of women… makes them vividly unforgettable.
Publishers Weekly


Laced with grief and rage, racism and sexism, this edgy urban drama centers upon a serial killer's obsession that targets women of color living a lifestyle that garners little sympathy. Pochoda stuns with this disquieting literary thriller… complex, intense, and enthralling. —Gloria Drake, Oswego P.L. Dist., IL
Library Journal


With raw, visceral prose, Pochoda vividly evokes L.A.'s distinctive cityscape and the burdens and threats women face there.
Booklist


This seamy thriller is loaded with feminist intentions…, a quick dip into women’s boxing, and more. Unsurprisingly for Pochoda, the strongest character is the LA neighborhood itself. Gritty, sometimes cheesy, very on-the-nose with its message—but satisfying as a murder mystery.
Kirkus Reviews