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A review by bookishevy
Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I heard great things about Listen for the Lie, so I decided to get the audiobook and do exactly what that title commands. I ate it up yesterday.
Five years ago, Lucy was found wandering the streets covered in her best friend Savvy's blood, so naturally, everyone in their small Texas town thinks she's the murderer. Lucy now lives in LA and still struggles to remember the details of that night. Enter Ben Owens, the host of the popular true crime podcast "Listen for the Lie." Unfortunately for Lucy, he's chosen to focus on Savvy's murder for his second season. Lucy is now forced to return to her hometown to help solve her friend's murder.
The chapters are told from Lucy's perspective, plus flashbacks that show who Savvy was. Ben's interviews with the people closest to the women are entertaining. Revelations come to light about some members of their community that made me clutch my pearls.
I enjoyed this funny mystery thriller. I loved Lucy's dry humor and that she doesn't take herself seriously despite being a murder suspect and having to withstand stares from townspeople wherever she goes. I especially loved how the reader is left wondering if Lucy did it or not. She's not a reliable reporter. She doesn't remember the events leading up to her being found a bloody mess.
This great whodunit is narrated by January LaVoy and Will Damron. LaVoy nails Lucy's sarcasm. Lucy's been through a lot, so she's skeptical and also doesn't make the best decisions when it comes to men. LaVoy does a great job conveying this. Another standout character is Lucy's grandmother. She's fiesty and hilarious and actually provides great insight into the role sexism has played in the investigation of the murder. I enjoyed the banter between her and Lucy. Ben makes questionable decisions during the investigation, but Damron does a great job portraying his honesty about the situation. Both voice actors did a phenomenal job with the characters.
I highly recommend listening to this book instead of reading it, if you can.
Five years ago, Lucy was found wandering the streets covered in her best friend Savvy's blood, so naturally, everyone in their small Texas town thinks she's the murderer. Lucy now lives in LA and still struggles to remember the details of that night. Enter Ben Owens, the host of the popular true crime podcast "Listen for the Lie." Unfortunately for Lucy, he's chosen to focus on Savvy's murder for his second season. Lucy is now forced to return to her hometown to help solve her friend's murder.
The chapters are told from Lucy's perspective, plus flashbacks that show who Savvy was. Ben's interviews with the people closest to the women are entertaining. Revelations come to light about some members of their community that made me clutch my pearls.
I enjoyed this funny mystery thriller. I loved Lucy's dry humor and that she doesn't take herself seriously despite being a murder suspect and having to withstand stares from townspeople wherever she goes. I especially loved how the reader is left wondering if Lucy did it or not. She's not a reliable reporter. She doesn't remember the events leading up to her being found a bloody mess.
This great whodunit is narrated by January LaVoy and Will Damron. LaVoy nails Lucy's sarcasm. Lucy's been through a lot, so she's skeptical and also doesn't make the best decisions when it comes to men. LaVoy does a great job conveying this. Another standout character is Lucy's grandmother. She's fiesty and hilarious and actually provides great insight into the role sexism has played in the investigation of the murder. I enjoyed the banter between her and Lucy. Ben makes questionable decisions during the investigation, but Damron does a great job portraying his honesty about the situation. Both voice actors did a phenomenal job with the characters.
I highly recommend listening to this book instead of reading it, if you can.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Violence
Moderate: Death
Minor: Infidelity