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A review by urvulgardarling
Lie with Me by Philippe Besson
4.0
OH. MY. GOD. There is so much to unpack.
Chapter 1. 4/5 ⭐️
This was good. Teenage longing, forbidden and frustrated love, homosexuality in the 1980s. It had some really nice moments and great descriptions. The dialogue was a bit lackluster but maybe it was intentional considering Thomas' character?
Chapter 2. 2.5/5 ⭐️
When I was reading this chapter I was struck by the realization of why I don't usually read YA novels. Nevertheless, I continued reading what seemed like a dirt road leading nowhere. The protagonist meets Thomas' son and they talk and really, thats it.
Chapter 3. 5/5 ⭐️
Holy fuck. Holy motherfucker. Oh my god. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful and UNFAIR. All of it. Thomas' death was such a shock and the emotions that came with it through Thomas' son and the protag were CRAZY. Oh my God and the letters this just connects everything so wonderfully.
Overall:
This is two stories merging into one. This is two rooms connected by a hallway. and it is done right and it done wonderfully and about sad gay people. Also super short!!! 9/10
Chapter 1. 4/5 ⭐️
This was good. Teenage longing, forbidden and frustrated love, homosexuality in the 1980s. It had some really nice moments and great descriptions. The dialogue was a bit lackluster but maybe it was intentional considering Thomas' character?
Chapter 2. 2.5/5 ⭐️
When I was reading this chapter I was struck by the realization of why I don't usually read YA novels. Nevertheless, I continued reading what seemed like a dirt road leading nowhere. The protagonist meets Thomas' son and they talk and really, thats it.
Chapter 3. 5/5 ⭐️
Holy fuck. Holy motherfucker. Oh my god. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful and UNFAIR. All of it. Thomas' death was such a shock and the emotions that came with it through Thomas' son and the protag were CRAZY. Oh my God and the letters this just connects everything so wonderfully.
Overall:
This is two stories merging into one. This is two rooms connected by a hallway. and it is done right and it done wonderfully and about sad gay people. Also super short!!! 9/10