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A review by stephanie_jmc
Everyone Here Is Lying by Shari Lapena
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I’ve been really into the psychological thrillers lately. Giving this one a 7.2/10.
This book was written in an interesting way - it gives away the “who dun it” about 2/3 of the way through, and the rest of the book becomes a “what’s going to happen now” type of story line. An interesting premise and unique scenario - I was engaged for the majority of the book however found the ending pretty disappointing. I can’t say too much more without giving away spoilers but ultimately a decent read about why lying and deceit are never the answer - as well as what extreme difficulties can arise out of having a challenging child. I do wish more questions were answered in the end, I think that would have been satisfying for me.
If you like easy reads / psychological thriller style books, you’d likely enjoy this book !
This book was written in an interesting way - it gives away the “who dun it” about 2/3 of the way through, and the rest of the book becomes a “what’s going to happen now” type of story line. An interesting premise and unique scenario - I was engaged for the majority of the book however found the ending pretty disappointing. I can’t say too much more without giving away spoilers but ultimately a decent read about why lying and deceit are never the answer - as well as what extreme difficulties can arise out of having a challenging child. I do wish more questions were answered in the end, I think that would have been satisfying for me.
If you like easy reads / psychological thriller style books, you’d likely enjoy this book !
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Child abuse and Kidnapping