A review by mdgoodrich
The Lying Game by Ruth Ware

mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I struggled to care about any of the main characters - not even in an anti-hero sort of way. Isa was constantly squeezing things too tightly because she was always on edge and holding everything in. I hated the way she treated Owen! I cared much more for the minor male characters, wow did these women ruin their lives. Not a shocking reveal in the end, but the pace picked up the last few chapters and I had to know what happened. Didn’t hate it, but didn’t love it.
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