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A review by aimeesbookishlife
Company of Liars by Karen Maitland
4.0
This was an enjoyable read, probably more 3.5 stars but I rounded up because 3 stars felt a bit stingy. It takes a while to get into because the titular company of nine people grows slowly, so for the first few chapters they are just wandering around, avoiding the plague and meeting new people. As they get to know each other and tell their stories, accidentally exposing their lies in the process, the story becomes more compelling.
I loved Camelot as a narrator too. He was quite an unreliable narrator, which shouldn't be surprising given the book is all about lies, with a unique voice and a way of explaining the historical context without info-dumping.
The ending has been controversial on Goodreads, with some loving it and others hating it. I fall into the first category - I love endings that allow me to fill in the gaps for myself. But if you prefer neat, well-resolved endings then this isn't the book for you.
I loved Camelot as a narrator too. He was quite an unreliable narrator, which shouldn't be surprising given the book is all about lies, with a unique voice and a way of explaining the historical context without info-dumping.
The ending has been controversial on Goodreads, with some loving it and others hating it. I fall into the first category - I love endings that allow me to fill in the gaps for myself. But if you prefer neat, well-resolved endings then this isn't the book for you.