A review by potterpav
Lie with Me by Philippe Besson

emotional reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

for a book so short i didn’t expect it to hit me so deeply, but that last line actually felt like a pick axe to my heart: precise and sharp . whilst i didn’t really care much for any of the characters (philippe annoyed me but all characters who are writers do so #no hate) the overall message hurt a lot , and the shame and fear permeated every aspect . what a punch to pack in a book only 150 pages .. i actually have v little words rn . 3 stars is apt i fear . (content warnings have spoilers)
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