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rochelleisreading's review against another edition
2.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Mental illness, Murder, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, and Violence
thatswhatiloveaboutreading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I enjoyed this thriller a lot! It’s kind of crass and the characters are sarcastic and a bit twisted at times, but I would recommend this book for anyone who enjoyed Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty.
Graphic: Physical abuse, Infidelity, Murder, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Alcoholism, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse
lhogeda164's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Murder and Domestic abuse
minimicropup's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
- Beer. whiskey. AC cold. Crickets. TV and laughter downstairs. Podcast intro music. Summer heat. Humidity. Dirt roads.
- Amnesia + whodunnit cold case
- Romantic suspense and who to trust
Graphic: Murder, Domestic abuse, and Violence
Minor: Gaslighting, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Infidelity, and Misogyny
mookisbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Death, Addiction, Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Murder, Alcoholism, Infidelity, Physical abuse, and Emotional abuse
keppers_jax's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Murder
Moderate: Sexual content
onewoman_bookclub's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Murder
sistakrista1's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Alcoholism, Grief, Blood, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Infidelity, Medical trauma, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexism
yvo_about_books's review against another edition
4.25
"Some people will never believe you no matter how hard you explain yourself. Trust me, there's no pleasing people. If they're determined to think the worst of you, they will."
I admit that in a way I was a bit afraid to pick up this title... Hyped books and me don't usually get along, and there has been a LOT of hype around Listen For The Lie. I've enjoyed her writing in the past though and I was absolutely intrigued by the blurb and podcast angle, so I ended up giving in anyway. I'm so glad I did now, because I ended up having an excellent time reading this story! I definitely understand why it is so popular. Snappy writing, engaging plot and a lot of messed up characters... This was without doubt a highly engaging and ultimately twisted ride, and I simply couldn't stop reading. Sure, the majority of the characters have significant flaws and not all of them are likeable. Sure, there is so much cheating going on that it just isn't credible anymore (seriously, why do so many characters seem to be sleeping around all the time?!). Sure, Lucy's toxic family and home situation makes you want to start hitting things. But somehow the story also makes you want to grab a bowl of popcorn and keep turning those pages to see just how much of a trainwreck it is going to be? There are also lots of twists and secrets involved, and I never did guess the full truth about it all. The unreliable narrator with Lucy is also done very well, as you are never sure if she did it or not until you are close to the end. Things can be said about the credibility of certain aspects of the plot and I wasn't a fan of all the cheating, but there is no doubt that Listen For The Lie has nailed the entertainment factor. I also loved the incorporation of the podcast episodes into the plot! All in all I can't deny that this story ended up living up to the hype for me.
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Violence, Abandonment, Alcoholism, Toxic friendship, Blood, Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Medical trauma, Grief, Infidelity, Murder, Sexism, and Vomit
kcrutch's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Grief, Domestic abuse, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual violence, Alcoholism, and Physical abuse