I just recently finished read Killing Mr. Griffin by Lois Duncan and I have to say, it was a nice read. It’s an older story, making its first appearance in 1990, so some of the references and dialogue was a bit dated, but not distractingly so. It’s a psychological thriller – almost horror – for teens. I don’t see many books today that fit into this genre and it was a nice change of pace from vampire romance and wizard schools.
The story is about some kids who set out to get even with their English teacher, Mr. Griffin. Before they know it, they’re in over their heads and scrambling to get out of it. While I will say that the plot was predictable, there were still enough twists and turns to make it an enjoyable page-turner. She has a likable cast of characters and at first, it’s hard to figure out who you want to like and who you want to hate. But she gives enough clues to help the reader sort out the good guys from the villains and things quickly get under way.
I really liked the book. It was well written and turned out to be a quick, easy read. It kept me interested and engaged. If you enjoy a good scare or a psychological thriller, then I would certainly recommend Killing Mr. Griffin to teens and adults alike.
An Enjoyable Read for Teens and Adults Alike
I just recently finished read Killing Mr. Griffin by Lois Duncan and I have to say, it was a nice read. It’s an older story, making its first appearance in 1990, so some of the references and dialogue was a bit dated, but not distractingly so. It’s a psychological thriller – almost horror – for teens. I don’t see many books today that fit into this genre and it was a nice change of pace from vampire romance and wizard schools.
The story is about some kids who set out to get even with their English teacher, Mr. Griffin. Before they know it, they’re in over their heads and scrambling to get out of it. While I will say that the plot was predictable, there were still enough twists and turns to make it an enjoyable page-turner. She has a likable cast of characters and at first, it’s hard to figure out who you want to like and who you want to hate. But she gives enough clues to help the reader sort out the good guys from the villains and things quickly get under way.
I really liked the book. It was well written and turned out to be a quick, easy read. It kept me interested and engaged. If you enjoy a good scare or a psychological thriller, then I would certainly recommend Killing Mr. Griffin to teens and adults alike.