A review by mcclapper
Everyone Here Is Lying by Shari Lapena

dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

2.0

2 stars because the first two thirds of the book kept me interested, but once the "twist" occurred, it all fell apart for me. 

The major players were woefully unlikeable except for poor Michael. Avery was absolutely deplorable; no 9 year old would ever have the cognitive ability to act or talk the way she did. It was just completely unrealistic especially
her interactions with Marion.
And I felt like we could've learned more about Gully, but the author was more concerned with moving the plot forward than character development. 

As for the ending, I was disappointed and felt like it was rushed. It made zero sense to me. I don't understand why the parents would ever agree to
Avery doing an interview, especially when they didn't want anything to do with the press.
You are the parent! Parent your
psychopath!
Ugh. 
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