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A review by kba76
All I Said Was True by Imran Mahmood
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
A murder. A lawyer under investigation. A man that nobody can find who we’re told is the key. A bizarre case that unfolds in front of our eyes is the focus for this thriller.
Our main character, Layla, is found on the rooftop of the building where her husband works. She is cradling the dead body of Amy Blahn, our victim. Her call to the police tells us little.
During her interviews we know Layla is holding back. We don’t know what or why, but she is second-guessing what to say and trying to exploit her knowledge of the law to help determine the best time to reveal details.
As the investigation continues we seethe build-up to the day in question. There are cracks in her relationship and nothing is quite clearcut.
By the end we are told more of the story and this explains some of her behaviour while under interview. However, Layla as a character is hard to warm to and the device of the unreliable narrator makes it difficult to know what to trust or how to react to her.
Thanks to NetGalley for giving me the chance to read and review this before publication.
Our main character, Layla, is found on the rooftop of the building where her husband works. She is cradling the dead body of Amy Blahn, our victim. Her call to the police tells us little.
During her interviews we know Layla is holding back. We don’t know what or why, but she is second-guessing what to say and trying to exploit her knowledge of the law to help determine the best time to reveal details.
As the investigation continues we seethe build-up to the day in question. There are cracks in her relationship and nothing is quite clearcut.
By the end we are told more of the story and this explains some of her behaviour while under interview. However, Layla as a character is hard to warm to and the device of the unreliable narrator makes it difficult to know what to trust or how to react to her.
Thanks to NetGalley for giving me the chance to read and review this before publication.