The Girls
by Emma Cline
The Girls by Emma Cline holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.49 out of 5, based on 76.8K reader ratings. First published in 2016. The book spans 355 pages.
About The Girls
Northern California, during the violent end of the 1960s. At the start of summer, a lonely and thoughtful teenager, Evie Boyd, sees a group of girls in the park, and is immediately caught by their freedom, their careless dress, their dangerous aura of abandon. Soon, Evie is in thrall to Suzanne, a mesmerizing older girl, and is drawn into the circle of a soon-to-be infamous cult and the man who is its charismatic leader. Hidden in the hills, their sprawling ranch is eerie and run down, but to Evie, it is exotic, thrilling, charged—a place where she feels desperate to be accepted. As she spends more time away from her mother and the rhythms of her daily life, and as her obsession with Suzanne intensifies, Evie does not realize she is coming closer and closer to unthinkable violence, and to that moment in a girl’s life when everything can go horribly wrong.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Emma Cline |
| Published | 2016 |
| Pages | 355 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.49 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 76,761 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What genre is The Girls?
The Girls is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Girls worth reading?
Based on 76.8K reader ratings, The Girls has an average score of 3.49 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Girls?
The Girls has 355 pages.
Who wrote The Girls?
The Girls was written by Emma Cline. It was first published in 2016.
What is the ISBN for The Girls?
The ISBN-13 for The Girls is 9780812998600.0.
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