Reviews tagging 'Homophobia'

One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus

457 reviews

hbunker's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Addiction, Homophobia, and Suicide

lenorayoder's review against another edition

emotional mysterious

• Loveable characters? Yes

3.0

A solid YA mystery with solid characters and themes. Having chapters from different character perspectives really works for this story, and I think the time we spend with each character is balanced well. Not surprised this was adapted into a show, it seems well suited for it. When it comes down to it though, none of the characters are very interesting/complex, and I'm not interested in reading the sequel.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism and Homophobia

elodiethefangirl's review against another edition

mysterious tense medium-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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia and Suicide

Moderate: Alcoholism

vivisms_82's review against another edition

dark mysterious

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

Excellent. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Homophobia, and Violence

milliad's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-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

3.5

A nice easy read which I got through in two days. I did guess the mystery about halfway through, but even then it wasn’t obvious enough that I felt I knew it and there were many details I could not have guessed.
I did enjoy the very real, grounded in reality depictions of trauma; it felt well-researched and I could definitely connect with some character’s experiences
Definitely worth a read and I’ll be on the sequel next, but probably won’t keep the book for a reread personally, which is why I’ve rated it a 3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide, Toxic relationship, Homophobia, Outing, and Addiction

missgrangerr's review against another edition

mysterious 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? Yes

4.0

For the most part I enjoyed this book. I figured out the killer immediately but the book wasn't really about that, which I found enjoyable. I liked the constant change of narrator throughout, and the pacing at which information was revealed to the reader. It was intriguing and made for a great read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Suicide, and Homophobia

rafacolog's review against another edition

mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

1.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide, Homophobia, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, and Death

austin_lakes's review against another edition

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Homophobia, Outing, Alcoholism, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Addiction, Bullying, Death of parent, Infidelity, Mass/school shootings, and Alcohol

notyourdailynerd's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Homophobia, Addiction, Mental illness, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Death, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Gun violence, Hate crime, Mass/school shootings, Medical content, Self harm, and Suicide

mimiisbooks's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

I loved this book. It's full of plot twists and a massive one towards the end. I will recommend this to all my friends.
All the characters were always on the edge. I'm a bit sad that I will never read it for the first time again but the second time will be good.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, and Alcoholism

Moderate: Alcohol, Suicide, Murder, and Homophobia

Minor: Hate crime