Reviews tagging 'Terminal illness'

The Lies I Tell by Julie Clark

12 reviews

candaaaace's review against another edition

mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Misogyny, Rape, Terminal illness, and Pedophilia

14coolbean's review

adventurous mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Adult/minor relationship, Rape, and Gaslighting

Minor: Addiction and Terminal illness

moomookachoo's review

mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Terminal illness, Rape, Death of parent, and Addiction

znvisser's review against another edition

emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

 The last few books I read took me a while (whether I enjoyed them or not), so with The Lies I Tell I picked out the type of story that usually hooks me easily: a thriller with strong, smart and solidary women. And it worked; I definitely got what I wanted out of this book. I especially loved getting to know Meg and watching her friendship form with Kat - even though for the most part I didn't care that much for Kat herself, who seemed to have a hard time not to obsess about the wrong things. A lot goes on in this story and at times it's a bit much, but there was lots to love so I didn't really mind.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Toxic relationship, Addiction, Sexual assault, and Death of parent

Moderate: Terminal illness, Cancer, Sexism, Classism, Misogyny, and Rape

Minor: Bullying and Racism

lovealwaysadi's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Adult/minor relationship, Gaslighting, Rape, Stalking, Addiction, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Toxic friendship, Misogyny, Sexism, Terminal illness, Classism, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Alcohol, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Cursing

jillianalice's review

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

I could not put this down, it was entrancing to read. 

The author flawlessly switched between POVs and timelines, I was never confused. All the puzzle pieces fit perfectly by the end. 

The characters were written with such nuance and depth, so when you finish you don’t even know who you’re rooting for. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Misogyny, Classism, Sexism, Terminal illness, Death of parent, and Rape

bigbookbaby's review

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Death of parent, Car accident, and Terminal illness

basicbookstagrammer's review

adventurous dark inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship, Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Car accident, Classism, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Rape, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Terminal illness, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Misogyny

shakira19's review against another edition

emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Sexual assault, Rape, Terminal illness, Sexual harassment, and Cancer

rin_dawg's review

mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape and Sexism

Minor: Terminal illness, Physical abuse, and Addiction