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bailey_philip's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
tbretc's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
tayparks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
krssy31m's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
dgurney's review against another edition
3.0
Started off thinking I wouldn't care for it, but found myself getting into it, and looking forward to listening to it.
billymac1962's review against another edition
1.0
I really enjoyed King of Lies a lot, and was under the impression that Hart gets better with each novel.
I lasted 84 pages before giving up in exasperation. I'll use some spoiler tags even though they occur early and are pretty minor:
I could not buy into no one giving the guy the benefit of the doubt. So he was acquitted of a crime for which it seemed only circumstantial evidence and his stepmother's word were against him, yet it seems everyone still thinks he got away with murder. Then he's suspected of rape (after a poorly written encounter with the victim) and even after the victim is hugging him in the hospital, they STILL doubt his innocence. It was after they cuffed him at the meth lab farm (when it was obvious he was not the criminal at large here) that I slammed the book shut with an "ARRRRGH!!!"
Worst book I started this year and by far the biggest disappointment I've had in an author in a long time.
I lasted 84 pages before giving up in exasperation. I'll use some spoiler tags even though they occur early and are pretty minor:
Spoiler
I could not buy into no one giving the guy the benefit of the doubt. So he was acquitted of a crime for which it seemed only circumstantial evidence and his stepmother's word were against him, yet it seems everyone still thinks he got away with murder. Then he's suspected of rape (after a poorly written encounter with the victim) and even after the victim is hugging him in the hospital, they STILL doubt his innocence. It was after they cuffed him at the meth lab farm (when it was obvious he was not the criminal at large here) that I slammed the book shut with an "ARRRRGH!!!"
Worst book I started this year and by far the biggest disappointment I've had in an author in a long time.
debs4jc's review against another edition
3.0
This mysterious tale centers around Adam Chase--a young man who has returned to his home town after fleeing it under a cloud of suspicion. He is not received warmly, but he wants to find out why his former best friend wanted him to come, and deal with some of his past acquaintences and family. Violence seems to follow him around, however, and it isn't long before the suspicious eyes of the law are upon him once again. [return]The secrets that unfolded bit by bit in this novel were what kept me turning the pages. Definitely one to read if you like mysteries.
mrslaww612's review against another edition
4.0
I LOVE the way John Hart writes! The short chapters are perfect for fitting in around a busy schedule, but the story was compelling and the characters well written and complex! Can't wait to find another book by him!