The Third Lie by Ágota Kristóf, Marc Romano

138 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction historical history literary dark reflective slow-paced

Description

In the third volume in a critically acclaimed trilogy that also includes The Proof and The Notebook, Claus lies dying in a prison in the town of his birth, reminiscing about the past and his missing twin and haunted by three lies that have profoun...

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Community Reviews Summary of 137 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
sad 80%
mysterious 60%
challenging 40%
reflective 40%
tense 20%
adventurous 10%
emotional 10%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 27%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 37% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.91

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