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A Good Girl's Guide To Murder By Holly Jackson

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We live in a society that prides itself on its ability to create a fair and just world for all. Yet, as we have seen time and time again, the reality is quite different. In her book "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder," Holly Jackson explores the dark side of society and how it can potentially harm an individual.

The book tells the story of a young girl named Pip who is trying to solve a cold case in her small town. As she delves deeper into the case, she discovers that the police may have wrongfully accused someone of the crime. This wrongful accusation is an example of how society can hurt an individual. It's not just about the injustice of a wrongful conviction; it's about the ripple effects that it can have on a person's life.

For instance, the person who was wrongfully accused in "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder" was ostracized by the community. People who had once been his friends stopped talking to him, and he was treated like an outcast. This type of social exclusion can have a devastating effect on a person's mental health. When someone is cut off from their social support network, they are more likely to experience depression and anxiety. …show more content…

In "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder," we see this play out with the victim of the crime. People in the town spread rumors about her, saying that she was promiscuous and involved with drugs. These rumors were unfounded and only served to tarnish the victim's

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