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A review by lorraine19
The Lies I Tell by Julie Clark
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Overall a very interesting look on morality and justice. It changes perspectives and jumps throughout the timeline - but does so in a way that's easy to follow.
My biggest gripe with the book is that it gives "all men are trash" vibes. The female characters are deep and complicated, while the males are very flat and one sided. The arguably one "good" male character is barely in the book and plays such an insignificant role.
That being said, it isn't too hard to overlook it a bit because the girls are the main focus. It is a page turner that keeps you on edge.
My biggest gripe with the book is that it gives "all men are trash" vibes. The female characters are deep and complicated, while the males are very flat and one sided. The arguably one "good" male character is barely in the book and plays such an insignificant role.
That being said, it isn't too hard to overlook it a bit because the girls are the main focus. It is a page turner that keeps you on edge.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, and Classism
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Cursing, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Grief, and Death of parent
Poverty, debt