A review by mariebrunelm
Two Truths and a Lie by Sarah Pinsker

dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

Stella is helping a childhood friend empty his deceased brother’s home when she asks a fairly innocent question. Does he remember the TV programme they took part in as kids? Marco does. Except Stella has just made this memory up.

In this short story that had been on my e-reader probably since 2020 and was long due a read, Sarah Pinsker does a great job at setting up an unsettling atmosphere. I won’t go into the details of the plot because it’s so short, but if you enjoy not knowing exactly where you stand, and being puzzled, this is a great one. There is quite a lot of imagery that could be discussed and the ending is very open to interpretation, which I personally enjoy !