The Lie by C.L. Taylor

The Lie

C.L. Taylor

461 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

I know your name's not really Jane Hughes...Jane Hughes has a loving partner, a job in an animal sanctuary and a tiny cottage in rural Wales. She's happier than she's ever been but her life is a lie. Jane Hughes does not really exist.Five years ea...

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Community Reviews Summary of 676 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
mysterious 83%
tense 75%
adventurous 37%
emotional 29%
challenging 20%
sad 12%
informative 4%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 61% | A mix: 38%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 21%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 26%

Average rating

3.62

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