A review by beckyremillard
The Good Lie by A.R. Torre

dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Gwen is a therapist for individuals with violent tendencies. She meets Robert, the father of one of the victims of a serial killer. Robert is also the lawyer for a man arrested for the murder. Robert asks Gwen for her assistance with creating a psychological profile for the serial killer. 

There’s multiple cases going on, with Gwen still talking to her regular patients while working on the psychological profile. We also get several perspectives, including Gwen, Robert, and the mother of the most recent victim who escaped. I thought it was interesting that we hear about the thoughts of Robert and the mother, but Gwen is the only character written in first person. 

This book was interesting and held my attention. I read it because I read Every Last Secret and wanted more by the author. I didn’t think this book was quite as good as that one, but it was still interesting. 

John’s case and the BH killer end up being connected, which I thought was good since Gwen spends so much time worrying about John’s case. If they weren’t connected that would seem pointless.
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