Truth and Other Lies by Maggie Smith

Truth and Other Lies

Maggie Smith

355 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

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Megan Barnes' life is in free fall. After losing both her job as a reporter and her boyfriend in the same day, she retreats to Chicago and moves in with Helen, her over-protective mother. Before long, the two are clashing over everything from pro-...

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Community Reviews Summary of 73 reviews

Moods

emotional 43%
tense 43%
mysterious 31%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
lighthearted 25%
reflective 25%
hopeful 12%
informative 12%
inspiring 12%
dark 6%
sad 6%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 26%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 38% | Character: 33% | A mix: 27%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.4

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