A Good Girl’s Guide to Stupidity
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is a perplexing tale of a young woman who possesses an intellect that suggests a promising career in astrophysics, yet whose decision-making skills are more akin to those of an especially dim-witted reality TV star. In fact, if they wanted to do another in the Dumb and Dumber franchise, they got a perfect addition with Pippa Fitz-Amobi. This so-called intelligent protagonist is a walking, talking contradiction. Her ability to piece together complex puzzles is undeniable, but her capacity for self-preservation is questionable at best.
The list of idiotic behaviors is impressive, including:
- Ignoring blatant threats: When someone explicitly warns Pippa to back off, she fails to take precautions.
- Risky encounters: She willingly meets with dangerous suspects in secluded locations without any backup or plan. She doesn’t even tell people she believes are safe where she is and who she is with.
- Obsession over evidence: Pippa often becomes so engrossed in pursuing a piece of evidence that she neglects her own safety.
- Disregarding common sense: She might ignore basic safety precautions like locking doors, trusting strangers, or avoiding dark alleys.
- Impulsive actions: Pippa frequently makes rash decisions without considering the potential consequences.
It’s as though Pippa has a death wish disguised as curiosity. Armed with a level of nosiness that would make a tabloid journalist blush, she plunges headlong into danger without a second thought. Her disregard for personal safety is nothing short of astonishing. One can’t help but wonder if the author equipped her with a genius-level IQ simply to heighten the absurdity of her actions.
The novel reads like a cautionary tale about the perils of unchecked curiosity. Pippa’s investigative methods are as haphazard as they are dangerous. She navigates a world of potential killers with the same nonchalance as one might choose a takeout menu. The reader is left cringing at every turn, anticipating the inevitable moment when her reckless behavior will catch up with her.
While the mystery itself is intriguing, it’s often overshadowed by the protagonist’s baffling choices. It’s as if Pippa is playing a high-stakes game of chicken with fate, and we, the viewers, are forced to endure the white-knuckle ride. Her ability to stumble upon clues is impressive, but her talent for putting herself in harm’s way is truly exceptional.
In conclusion, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is a rollercoaster of emotions. It’s a story that manages to be both intriguing and infuriating in equal measure. While the plot is undeniably captivating, the protagonist’s actions often defy logic.By the time the series is half way through, the viewer finds they are rooting for the antagonists to win. Perhaps a sequel, titled A Good Girl’s Guide to Survival, could offer some much-needed character development and a more realistic portrayal of investigative work.This work needed a great deal of work.
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