Reviews

Big Lies in a Small Town, by Diane Chamberlain

gracenow's review

4.0

Very good book. The mystery of the "lies" in the title and the two time periods unfolds somewhat slowly at first, but not boring in any way. I really enjoyed the way everything was handled, ending was terrific. I love two time periods books, and I think there are far too few of them.
This is my first book by this author, will be looking for more by her shortly.

damieba's review

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

4.25

morgnewman's review

dark emotional inspiring mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A

4.5

pepperjl's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

mundpund's review

challenging emotional inspiring mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

melindagallagher's review

5.0

I loved this book! Mystery, romance, social issues, art, self-awareness, and more. Two dual stories in two time periods: In 2018 Morgan makes a grave mistake and finds herself in prison until a lady and her attorney visit her and offer her a job of restoring an old mural. The mural was painted in 1940 by Anna Dale. But something happens and the mural was never installed.

doonera's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

julieanncordero's review

5.0

I really enjoyed this book. I was captivated by the stories of Anna and Morgan. I liked the alternating view points and the history involved in the story.

kylieeason's review

5.0

What a fantastic book!
Diane chamberlain created a flawless back and forth between 1939/1940 and 2018.

Truly a beautiful story, addicting, and so heart warming.

anyile's review against another edition

3.0

Entertaining enough story, but not one I'd recommend to friends.