Reviews

Someone Else's Life by Lyn Liao Butler

greenjess's review

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.75

thisboricuareader's review against another edition

5.0

THIS OH MY GOD! THIS!! like I was on the edge of my seat. I had to read it in one sitting because I could not believe what was happening and I wanted to know what was gonna happen next!

I loved this so much!!!!!

ctj's review against another edition

DNF @ 20%

chaaatales's review

mysterious tense slow-paced

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

3.5

andybo's review

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.25

lindshutt's review against another edition

2.0

I'm no author, and I'm not in any way saying that I could do a better job, but the writing in this book felt very amateur. The story line was so far-fetched that it was hard to get lost/encapsulated within the book. The conversations felt unrealistic (would her husband really text that way? Would her very young son actually use those words to describe his experiences?) I really, really wanted to like this book.

tembra615's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes

3.25

gena1203's review against another edition

3.0

This book had an interesting concept which caught my attention. We sometimes find ourselves in situations where we swear we know EXACTLY what we would do, then reality hits and all of a sudden our sense of logic goes out the window. I felt this tension the entire time reading this book--one part annoyed that the main character kept making predictable choices, but on the other hand, I also understood her motivation and intrigue as she continued down the path we all knew would lead to something bad. I thoroughly enjoyed the characters own emotional journey, but this realization didn't come until the end of the book. This is definitely a book that will leave you questioning your own growth and sense of compassion at the end.

smithemorgan's review against another edition

3.0

2.5 but I’ll round up

I’m having conflicting thoughts about this book. The storyline itself is pretty predictable but it’s hard to write a story no one has ever told before. The execution is what lost stars for me.

The dialogue was childish for such a dark topic. The way the main character was “so depressed” and “being grouchy was ruining her life” but warmly welcomes a stranger into her home and thinks she’s her new bestie? No. SO MUCH repetitive dialogue as well. If I had to hear the same question one more time…

The pacing of the book was bizarre. I was into it —> bored as hell —> it was great —> boring and drawn out again. Like 75% of this could have been cut out and it still would’ve been the same story.

I did like the action and the setting so +1 star for each of those. Overall, I enjoyed it enough to say I liked it but definitely not a well written book.

sydneelea's review

mysterious slow-paced

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

3.0