A review by madisone
Lie with Me by Philippe Besson

dark emotional inspiring reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I read this book in 2.5 hours. The writing was easy to follow, but very beautiful. Told in three chapters, each one encapsulating a different time in their lives, this story gracefully shows the truth of first loves and first losses. I didn’t realize how quickly this book was going until I flipped to the last page and realized there was no more. I do have to say, the last page was what made me give it five stars. It was going to get 4.5, but the last sentence gave me that, “Wow. I can’t believe it’s over,” feeling. Jack Edwards has truly yet to fail me.
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