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A review by read_by_hev
The Lie by C.L. Taylor
2.0
I started this book last year, but ultimately had to restart it and read it over the course of a few hours.
I wish I could give this book more stars, but ultimately the ending was its downfall for me. It was a gripping read, and I was enjoying the first half despite not relating or even liking any of the main characters, but I had to suspend by disbelief way too many times and I kept wanting to shout "how can you be so stupid?" (the only thing that stopped me was the fact I was on public transport at the time).
Going back to the characters, there were a few character arcs that I hated and there were even more that just confused me, going against what had already been established about the character (Daisy being a classic example). I felt that this really distracted from what should have been an great story, it held such promise and intrigue at the beginning, but by the end there were too many loose ends that had not been tied up. I still have questions about the messages that were sent and how the person who sent them knew details when they weren't there. It also says something about the characters when I felt more upset about the fate of the swearing parrot compared to that of Daisy. The ending was quick and rushed, and when you step away it does not make sense.
It is a shame that the book did not live up to my expectations. However, I do now have "The accident" by this author and I am looking forward to trying another book by her.
I wish I could give this book more stars, but ultimately the ending was its downfall for me. It was a gripping read, and I was enjoying the first half despite not relating or even liking any of the main characters, but I had to suspend by disbelief way too many times and I kept wanting to shout "how can you be so stupid?" (the only thing that stopped me was the fact I was on public transport at the time).
Going back to the characters, there were a few character arcs that I hated and there were even more that just confused me, going against what had already been established about the character (Daisy being a classic example). I felt that this really distracted from what should have been an great story, it held such promise and intrigue at the beginning, but by the end there were too many loose ends that had not been tied up. I still have questions about the messages that were sent and how the person who sent them knew details when they weren't there. It also says something about the characters when I felt more upset about the fate of the swearing parrot compared to that of Daisy. The ending was quick and rushed, and when you step away it does not make sense.
It is a shame that the book did not live up to my expectations. However, I do now have "The accident" by this author and I am looking forward to trying another book by her.