The Liar's Room by Simon Lelic

The Liar's Room

Simon Lelic

352 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

ONE ROOM. TWO LIARS. NO WAY OUT...Susanna Fenton has a secret. Fourteen years ago she left her identity behind, reinventing herself as a counsellor and starting a new life. It was the only way to keep her daughter safe. But everything changes when...

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Community Reviews Summary of 205 reviews

Moods

dark 76%
mysterious 76%
tense 76%
emotional 35%
sad 35%
challenging 11%
reflective 11%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 41%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 70% | Character: 17% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.58

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