jessicalouise31's review
5.0
Wow, what a book. I loved every minute of this book surrounding the mysterious death of Faiths father and the equally mysterious lie tree. But it's also more than that. Set in the late Victorian era, it's a book about secrets, lies, and reputation. It's about family dynamics and the roles of women and girls in society and science during this time period. About a young girl on the cusp of adulthood trying to understand the world around her during this era. I will definitely be seeking out more from this author.
mhairib's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
dlberglund's review against another edition
5.0
I wasn't sure about this at first; I was getting tired of the Victorian girl who isn't supported in her intellectual pursuits. But once I started to see what the book was really about... I was hooked. My eyes were opened. Her writing was magical, and the places it took me were not where I expected.
ellymaiko1's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
basicallybritt's review
3.0
"When Faith's father is found dead under mysterious circumstances, she is determined to untangle the truth from the lies"
I really enjoyed this book! Faith is such an awesome and smart little 14 y/o lady who really believes she can do anything no matter what. I loved the feminist aspects of this book a lot, because the inequality of men and women in the Victorian age was something that was really prevalent in this book, but Faith truly fought against it.
The mystery aspect of the story, however, was lacking a bit. I wasn't as surprised or shocked as I wanted to be, but overall I really enjoyed it and I give it 3 stars!
I really enjoyed this book! Faith is such an awesome and smart little 14 y/o lady who really believes she can do anything no matter what. I loved the feminist aspects of this book a lot, because the inequality of men and women in the Victorian age was something that was really prevalent in this book, but Faith truly fought against it.
The mystery aspect of the story, however, was lacking a bit. I wasn't as surprised or shocked as I wanted to be, but overall I really enjoyed it and I give it 3 stars!
quillbot's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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? Yes
5.0
amymck05's review
4.0
This book got lots of great reviews and made many reading lists. The main character is a girl with an interest in science in an age when women were not permitted to be interested in these sorts of things. It was a good mystery.
alisarae's review against another edition
This book has such an interesting concept: the Lie Tree is a plant that feeds on lies. But the lies have to be believed and spread by many people. When the lie is ripe, the tree produces a fruit that reveals a truth about an aspect of the lie. Imagine having the power of blackmail!
Set in rural Victorian England, Faith is fighting for her mother's attention and her father's approval. Her growing interest in researching natural history alongside her chaplain-cum-scientist father is thrown into the air when her father's sudden suicide is a little too suspicious for Faith to accept. And when she discovers her father's research on the Lie Tree, well, she might be able to finally get some answers in a world where women are kept in the dark.
Does anyone else like creepy books in the autumn?? This book is begging for cider and popcorn and spooky sounds from the trees outside.
Set in rural Victorian England, Faith is fighting for her mother's attention and her father's approval. Her growing interest in researching natural history alongside her chaplain-cum-scientist father is thrown into the air when her father's sudden suicide is a little too suspicious for Faith to accept. And when she discovers her father's research on the Lie Tree, well, she might be able to finally get some answers in a world where women are kept in the dark.
Does anyone else like creepy books in the autumn?? This book is begging for cider and popcorn and spooky sounds from the trees outside.
annabellawk's review
3.0
Though slow at the start, it picks up fairly quickly and is intriguing. It brings to light the sexism that went on in the time it is set, and where women stood next to men.