The Weight of Lies by Emily Carpenter

The Weight of Lies

Emily Carpenter

382 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

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In this gripping, atmospheric family drama, a young woman investigates the forty-year-old murder that inspired her mother’s bestselling novel, and uncovers devastating truths—and dangerous lies.Reformed party girl Meg Ashley leads a life of a priv...

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Community Reviews Summary of 753 reviews

Moods

tense 88%
dark 76%
mysterious 76%
adventurous 16%
sad 12%
challenging 8%
emotional 8%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 23%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 36% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 34% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 45% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.68

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