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ssamsara's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
fernanda28's review against another edition
5.0
My first 5-star of the year, and if I could I would give it more than 5.
I picked Lie With Me up expecting it to be similar to Swimming in The Dark, but I was pleasantly surprised to find out it was everything I wished Swimming in the Dark was. This book is flawless.
Such a short book, but it made me feel so much and left me emotionally drained.
I went in knowing nothing, and didn't pay attention to the dedication, so I was left in the dark until the very last page, and the realisation took my breath away and made me uncontrollably sob.
A solid way to start the year.
I picked Lie With Me up expecting it to be similar to Swimming in The Dark, but I was pleasantly surprised to find out it was everything I wished Swimming in the Dark was. This book is flawless.
Such a short book, but it made me feel so much and left me emotionally drained.
I went in knowing nothing, and didn't pay attention to the dedication, so I was left in the dark until the very last page, and the realisation took my breath away and made me uncontrollably sob.
A solid way to start the year.
stezeiger's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-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
sad gay :(
mitzi's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I loved this book, especially the first half. The yearning and encompassing story of first love is remarkable. The devastation was delayed.
urvulgardarling's review against another edition
4.0
OH. MY. GOD. There is so much to unpack.
Chapter 1. 4/5 ⭐️
This was good. Teenage longing, forbidden and frustrated love, homosexuality in the 1980s. It had some really nice moments and great descriptions. The dialogue was a bit lackluster but maybe it was intentional considering Thomas' character?
Chapter 2. 2.5/5 ⭐️
When I was reading this chapter I was struck by the realization of why I don't usually read YA novels. Nevertheless, I continued reading what seemed like a dirt road leading nowhere. The protagonist meets Thomas' son and they talk and really, thats it.
Chapter 3. 5/5 ⭐️
Holy fuck. Holy motherfucker. Oh my god. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful and UNFAIR. All of it. Thomas' death was such a shock and the emotions that came with it through Thomas' son and the protag were CRAZY. Oh my God and the letters this just connects everything so wonderfully.
Overall:
This is two stories merging into one. This is two rooms connected by a hallway. and it is done right and it done wonderfully and about sad gay people. Also super short!!! 9/10
Chapter 1. 4/5 ⭐️
This was good. Teenage longing, forbidden and frustrated love, homosexuality in the 1980s. It had some really nice moments and great descriptions. The dialogue was a bit lackluster but maybe it was intentional considering Thomas' character?
Chapter 2. 2.5/5 ⭐️
When I was reading this chapter I was struck by the realization of why I don't usually read YA novels. Nevertheless, I continued reading what seemed like a dirt road leading nowhere. The protagonist meets Thomas' son and they talk and really, thats it.
Chapter 3. 5/5 ⭐️
Holy fuck. Holy motherfucker. Oh my god. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful and UNFAIR. All of it. Thomas' death was such a shock and the emotions that came with it through Thomas' son and the protag were CRAZY. Oh my God and the letters this just connects everything so wonderfully.
Overall:
This is two stories merging into one. This is two rooms connected by a hallway. and it is done right and it done wonderfully and about sad gay people. Also super short!!! 9/10