A review by lauren_shilling
Lie with Me by Philippe Besson

emotional reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

This book was gorgeously written. I marked so many quotes and passages for the writing alone. I thought that was obviously the strongest part of the book. It was a very quick read because of how short it is, but it was also quite sad, which made it take longer. Not only that, but I wanted to savor the writing, so I allowed myself to take more time with it. The story was amazing as well. I think my main issue with this book is a bit of a disconnect between myself and the characters. I didn't feel for them to the extent that I was hoping to, however I did enjoy reading and learning about them. I honestly couldn't tell you why I struggled to connect with them. I've been in a reading slump for almost the entire year, so that might have something to do with it. However, besides that, I enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it!
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