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Ese no es mi nombre by Megan Lally

102 reviews

mols_314's review against another edition

4.25

emotional mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Personally, I would say this book was very hard to put down. Once I started, it was hard to finish. The whole book I was convinced that I knew what was going on. However, the end revealed a total twist that left me reeling with emotions. I was sad that not everything worked out for the characters, especially Drew. He fought for this entire book and misunderstood almost every page. The detective in this story never failed to NOT piss me off. Even when given clear evidence, he decided his opinion was the best. Overall, this book was a page turner. The reason I did not give this book a 5 out of 5 was because I do not think I’ll read it again. What made this book so interesting was the build-up and twist. It simply would not be the same if I knew the ending. However, I would definitely recommend this book to another person.

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zalikawashere's review against another edition

3.25

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buchwelten's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous dark sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

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litreadture's review against another edition

3.5

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

i just finished this book and i am absolutely not okay. the story is told in two alternative pov’s—the first pov follows a girl who wakes up in a ditch on the side of the road and is found by a police officer, but she doesn’t remember anything, not even her name. but then a man comes in the police station claiming she is his daughter, mary, and he has proof. and the second pov revolves around drew, whose life changed weeks ago after his girlfriend, lola, disappeared. he hasn’t been 100% truthful about the last night he saw her, not with anyone, not even the police, and now the guilt is eating away with him. making matters worse, the whole town, even the people he considered friends, seem to think he is responsible for her disappearance.

“everything feels far away, like the whole world took a step back, and i can’t reach anything that makes sense anymore.”

this is one of the novels that offers a superb depiction of a dark mystery. i was also impressed to know that this book is megan lally’s debut novel. the plot was skillfully constructed, and the writing style alongside the pacing was also commendable. yes, there were some dull stretches in the first half that caused to pause occasionally, but u believe it was partly my fault as i read the story during a reading slump, making it hard for me to engage and i sometimes find it uninteresting. however, things improved significantly when i read the second half. one thing i truly appreciated was the team-up between drew, autumn, and max in uncovering the truth behind their friend’s disappearance. i found several parts and characters quite hilarious—especially max and his one-liners that made me genuinely laugh. while there were funny moments, much of the content in this book is too unsettling and impactful for me. the entire plot evoked a range of emotions i didn't anticipate experiencing from a book.

overall, i rated this book 3.5 stars. although i struggled to appreciate the first few chapters, the storyline’s concept still captivated me, and the ending damaged me in inexplicable ways. it was a profoundly tragic, dark, and devastating read.

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tiiiger35's review against another edition

3.75

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: N/A

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This was marketed as a ‘young adult’ thriller, but it felt just as readable for anyone who enjoys psychological thrillers.

I found this to be a very quick read, which was exactly what I was looking for. The story was full of suspense and perhaps I’m an idiot, but I didn’t see the twist at the end coming. I was shocked reading those 3 words from Drew.

The only character I didn’t like was the Sheriff, I was disappointed he didn’t get a well deserved kick up the a**. I’ve probably watched too many True Crime documentaries with corrupt or negligent police.

A good book for a reading slump but possibly the wrong book for any paranoid parents.

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scs033's review against another edition

3.0

dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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ottercorg's review against another edition

2.0

mysterious tense medium-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: Yes

I'm going to be as kind as I can because this is a debut novel, and I don't like to be mean!

I did not enjoy this. I finished it, because I wanted to know what happened, and the ending did catch me by surprise, so there's that. The plot was cohesive and made sense.

However, Lally's writing reminds me a lot of my own writing back when I was still wanting to be a fiction author - and this is not a compliment by any means. There is a reason I stopped writing fiction, and thank God none of it was published. The writing was just so poor, and I know it's a young adult novel - but I've read middle grade that is written incredibly beautifully, so that's really not a good excuse to me.

I also hated the characters, just about all of them. Drew's gay parents and mixed raced family just felt like tokens, like Lally was crossing things off a checklist.

All that being said, again, the plot was just fine and it was an easy read (too easy) but I definitely was let down by the high ratings this novel is getting. Also, too many grammatical errors for my taste.

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disguisedposer's review against another edition

4.0

dark tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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chrstnlvly's review against another edition

4.0

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Wow. I read this in just two sittings—it’s that kind of book. That’s Not My Name is a fast-paced psychological thriller about a girl who wakes up with no memory of who she is, only to be told she’s someone she doesn’t recognize. As she tries to piece together the truth, things get weirder and way more disturbing.

This book was a total WTF experience (in the best way). I thought I was ready for the twists, but I absolutely was not. From about 80% to the end, I was either crying or muttering “WTF” over and over again. It got way more emotional than I expected for a “creepy little book”—and I mean that as a compliment.

If you’re in a reading slump, this is a perfect pick. It’s gripping, intense, and doesn’t waste a single page. One of the wildest and most unexpectedly emotional thrillers I’ve read in a while.

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alealanapemb's review against another edition

5.0

dark emotional sad fast-paced

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

the plot twist omg. this thriller was phenomenal. a must read.

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