The Big Lie by Julie Mayhew

The Big Lie

Julie Mayhew

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ young adult dark tense slow-paced
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In a gripping novel set in present-day England under a Nazi regime, a sheltered teen questions what it means to be "good"--and how far she's willing to go to break the rules. Nazi England, 2014. Jessika Keller is a good girl--a champion ice skater...

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Community Reviews Summary of 287 reviews

Moods

dark 69%
emotional 69%
challenging 46%
reflective 46%
tense 46%
adventurous 30%
sad 30%
informative 7%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 7%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 40% | Character: 30% | A mix: 30%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 30% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.58

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