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nicoletiff's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, and Alcohol
ksilvio's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Infidelity, Mental illness, Kidnapping, Stalking, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
yvo_about_books's review against another edition
4.0
"I believe that any human being is capable of terrible things if you push them hard enough."
I still can't believe I've only discovered Freida McFadden's writing this year, but she is quickly turning into a favorite thriller author. I immediately thought of her books when I was craving something fast and engaging, and I decided to pick up Never Lie next as I do love a good bout of bad weather to spice things up. I'm happy to announce that I once again ended up having an excellent time with her writing! There is just something about the way she tells her stories that makes them impossible to put down... Never Lie is told using a dual POV structure, switching between Tricia in the present and Adrienne a couple years in the past. On top of this, you also get transcripts of some of Adrienne's therapy sessions with her patients... Which were definitely a bonus for me. I liked both POVs for different reasons, and the building up of suspense is really well done. I thought I had it all figured out and I was disappointed for things to be SO obvious, only to be proven completely wrong when a certain twists put everything on its head. Very clever indeed! Things can be said about especially the last part being over the top and you definitely have to suspend your disbelief as well as being able to accept certain cliches... But if you can overcome this, Never Lie is without doubt a very entertaining and suprisingly twisted psychological thriller. Guess who is already looking forward to her next dose of Freida McFadden's writing?!
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Infidelity, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
laurajordensharris's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Infidelity, Mental illness, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
vikiskiwis's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Mental illness and Murder
Moderate: Death of parent and Pregnancy
Minor: Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Sexual harassment
sldibened's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Mental illness, Sexual content, Torture, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Kidnapping, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
hazel_t23's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, and Murder
Moderate: Vomit, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Body shaming, Infidelity, Car accident, and Death of parent
jodie_mathers's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Stalking, and Murder
Minor: Infidelity, Blood, Car accident, and Death of parent
dkamada's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Murder and Pregnancy
Moderate: Death, Infidelity, Mental illness, Kidnapping, Stalking, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Confinement, Self harm, and Death of parent
filipa_maia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. Maybe I was particularly distracted, but I didn't suspect the killer throughout the entire story. I really though the was somebody else. I really enjoyed these characters, and, for a change, the female protagonist was not dumb as a rock.
There is a portuguese saying - 'Só se estragou uma casa' - that is perfect for this couple :D .
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Violence, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Child abuse, Blood, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Vomit, Car accident, Death of parent, and Alcohol