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A review by stijn
Leugens by Michael Grant
dark
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I think I have to categorize this book as "missed potential". The author tried a lot of things, some only beneficial for the greater series, and not all of them worked. I would have liked it a lot more if the characters struggled with what is the truth, rather than trying to silence the lies. Alas, the author chose for something different, returning to the Christian themes of good vs evil.
My biggest gripe was the pacing of this story. It felt likethe fire was the climax of the novel, both in pacing and in importance, but it was only in the middle of the book.
Furthermore, which I read in another review, there were so many POV's, you knew exactly what was going on. The story therefore hinged on the character interactions, but they didn't work for me as well. It may have been realistic, especially Sam's PTSD, but I didn't like it that much.
My biggest gripe was the pacing of this story. It felt like
Furthermore, which I read in another review, there were so many POV's, you knew exactly what was going on. The story therefore hinged on the character interactions, but they didn't work for me as well. It may have been realistic, especially Sam's PTSD, but I didn't like it that much.