A review by viiemzee
Lies We Tell Ourselves by Robin Talley

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

4.0

This book was heartbreaking to read but a necessary thing to understand. As a white person who grew up in Europe the world of segregation America is very far from me. But it's something that I need to learn to understand more. I'm glad I read this book and I'm glad that it was realistic, even when that realism meant I had to be uncomfortable while reading. I wish there was a bit more to the LGBT theme of the book but the messages about racism and discrimination are infinitely more important. 
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