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The Lying Game

Ruth Ware

3.38 AVERAGE


I read this quickly so obviously found it gripping but by about halfway through was becoming increasingly irritated by the characters. The writing was good but the plot seemed to involve a number of people acting very oddly at times, which along with the irritating characters lost my sympathy. It was still a page turner though.
dark medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

4.5! Absolutely loved this one! It was so atmospheric and I felt like I was there! Best Ruth Ware book so far! I would have loved to get a taste of The Lying Game as it was played in the school a little more but that's because I wanted more of this book!!!
mysterious slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
challenging emotional mysterious tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous dark tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Long, and drawn out in parts and the lack of suspense meant I couldn't wait to finish it.
dark emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
dark mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Loveable characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes