Katie Collom grew up in Mazatlan, Mexico, and is a life-long expat and world traveler. She spent four years in Texas and has carried a piece of it with her ever since. Currently, she resides in York, England, with her husband and three cats.
Collom's new novel is Peter Miles Has to Die.
At CrimeReads she tagged six novels for fans of “Goodbye Earl” by The Chicks; that is, novels that prove "that vengeance can come in many forms—sometimes it’s subtle, sometimes not so much—but there’s always a sense of satisfaction at seeing women take control." One title on the list:
Out by Natsuo KirinoRead about the other entries on the list.
Kirino’s fantastic novel is centered around four women living in Tokyo who work the night shift at a box lunch factory. When one of them murders her abusive husband, she turns to the rest for help covering up the crime. What follows is a gritty tale about female friendship, misogyny in Japanese culture, and the lengths women go to for some semblance of control over their own lives. One of my favorite aspects of the book is its portrayal of violence inflicted by women instead of against them. It flips gender stereotypes in a way that is both shocking and unforgettable.
Out is among Emily Temple's top ten books about outsiders for teenage girls.
--Marshal Zeringue
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