Scan barcode
A review by lolover
Lie with Me by Philippe Besson
challenging
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A tragic story about inescapable heartbreak.
The beginning was a bit slow paced, but the more I read the more I became intrigued. The writing style is lyrical and beautiful. It's almost written like a memoir. Phillipe Besson portrayed queerness and shame, and queer yearning quite well.
The beginning was a bit slow paced, but the more I read the more I became intrigued. The writing style is lyrical and beautiful. It's almost written like a memoir. Phillipe Besson portrayed queerness and shame, and queer yearning quite well.