Reviews - Lemon | The StoryGraph

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I really liked this. Form meets function: a young girl is murdered and the story is told from the perspective of three girls, all unreliable, across many, many years. And in what people do not say is where the truth lies. This is perfect, considering that is also where the spectre of the girl killed now dwells. Existing solely as memories and invisibly influencing the people affected almost oppressively. But transparently. It feels almost haunting.

I’d have liked for it to have been a bit meatier. But otherwise don’t have any gripes, really. It’s dark, tense, opaque. Very evocative of the frustrations of the loved ones she is survived by. Again, the construction of the novel is satisfying, whereas the catharsis withheld and it’s communication of themes is near perfect.

nhaynes's review against another edition

4.0

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad 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: Yes

martatriestoread's review against another edition

1.0

*****2.75 to 3 ⭐⭐*****
-Nice prose and a forgetful uneventful plot

Was okay. Had some really nicely written parts, the prose was very okay.

Overall very.. forgettable? I even forgot to register when I read it.