A review by noshelfcontrolll
Lie with Me by Philippe Besson

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

5.0

This was one of the most beautiful romance (and yes, I would call it a romance) novels ever. While tragic, Philippe’s tone throughout the novel stays purely reflective on the thrilling relationship that the characters once had. The recount of the events throughout and after said relationship show the realities of life and sexuality from a young age. I wish I knew how much of this book is fiction vs fact, autobiographical, etc, but it is beautiful and devastating nonetheless. 
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