From Woman's World · Carissa Mosness · · 1m 20s
Stars of 'The Good Daughter' Share Favorite Books
Celebrities reveal books driving their roles in The Good Daughter TV series.
In brief
Celebrities reveal books driving their roles in The Good Daughter TV series. Olivia Williams, Harper Steele and Bruna Papandrea praise Karin Slaughter's books for their inclusive storytelling and complex female characters. Originally reported by Woman's World.
Olivia Williams loves audiobooks
Olivia Williams, 58, enjoys listening to audiobooks, especially those written by Slaughter.
“I wasn’t familiar with her work prior to the show, but now I’ve got a whole lot on Audible”
Harper Steele shares what drew her to Slaughter
Harper Steele says the story’s inclusive approach to trans issues resonated with her.
“The story really appealed to me. I think it was really cool that the trans issue is a sort of nonissue in this story”
Bruna Papandrea praises Slaughter’s work
Bruna Papandrea calls Slaughter’s North Falls series 'phenomenal' and has adapted her books.
“Her new series [ North Falls ] is phenomenal. Her Will Trent books. I mean, she’s incredible. She’s written 25 books”
Slaughter’s book The Good Daughter
Karin Slaughter’s 2017 novel The Good Daughter follows two sisters returning home after a devastating tragedy.
“The Good Daughter, which follows two sisters who return home after a devastating tragedy”
The Good Daughter TV series
The Good Daughter is a six-episode TV series starring Rose Byrne and Meghann Fahy as sisters Sam and Charlie Quinn.
“Karin Slaughter’s 2017 novel The Good Daughter, which follows two sisters who return home after a devastating tragedy, is officially being turned into a six-episode TV series starring Rose Byrne and Meghann Fahy as sisters Sam and Charlie Quinn”
Steph Green loves Slaughter’s dialogue
Director Steph Green says Slaughter’s dialogue uses humor to hide what’s really going on.
“I think Karin’s dialogue is iconic in a way for how it uses humor and wit to often hide what’s really going on”
Slaughter’s prequel is a favorite
Steph Green recommends the prequel to The Good Daughter for its fun storytelling.
“The prequel for The Good Daughter, which Meghann Fahy did the audio for. I would highly recommend it”
Slaughter’s books inspire adaptations
Karin Slaughter’s books have inspired multiple TV and film adaptations including Pieces of Her.
“I had adapted and made Karin’s book Pieces of Her in 2.2022”
What matters most
Olivia Williams, Harper Steele and Bruna Papandrea praise Karin Slaughter's books for their inclusive storytelling and complex female characters.
