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A review by stargoddess
Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I can’t remember where I first heard about this book, but it must have been a glowing recommendation because I immediately added it to my hold list, which is unusual for me. And despite not always being a fan of the genre, I quite enjoyed this book. The audiobook production quality is impeccable and kept me engaged such that I tore through it in just a few days.
Lucy and Savvy were great examples of writing women who are complicated, bordering on unlikeable, who are nevertheless deeply compelling. I liked the examination on the posthumous “perfecting” of a victim as well as the selective blindness communities engage in to “keep the peace.”
Having read it, I don’t see myself revisiting this book, but I would recommend it to others for the fun of getting the reveals for the first time.
Lucy and Savvy were great examples of writing women who are complicated, bordering on unlikeable, who are nevertheless deeply compelling. I liked the examination on the posthumous “perfecting” of a victim as well as the selective blindness communities engage in to “keep the peace.”
Having read it, I don’t see myself revisiting this book, but I would recommend it to others for the fun of getting the reveals for the first time.