A review by linaria
Let Me Lie by Clare Mackintosh
3.0
Anna doesn't believe that her parents died via suicide. She is adamant that they were murdered. A year after the cases closed, she receives a message that changes everything. Seeking help from retired investigator Murray, the dangers of not letting things lie will become clear.
So, I really love Clare Mackintosh's writing of psychological thrillers. She writes a compelling read with lots of twists and turns. While there are definitely some that you can see coming, there's always one or two small curveballs at the end that I really enjoy. Definitely recommend for the writing and plot.
The part that I had more trouble with is the emphasis on motherhood in the narration. While I understand that the target demographic for these books is 30-something women, the narration is constantly preaching about how much your life changes when you have a baby and the miracle of life and so forth. I don't mind reading about a young mother as a protagonist, but this book I found so in my face about it, it was a bit of a turn-off, honestly. I'm also not sure how I feel about the characterization of Sarah. Parts of the portrayal of her mental illness were decently done, and parts...were less so.
This one is a bit of a mixed bag for me, but the thriller aspects were well done.
So, I really love Clare Mackintosh's writing of psychological thrillers. She writes a compelling read with lots of twists and turns. While there are definitely some that you can see coming, there's always one or two small curveballs at the end that I really enjoy. Definitely recommend for the writing and plot.
The part that I had more trouble with is the emphasis on motherhood in the narration. While I understand that the target demographic for these books is 30-something women, the narration is constantly preaching about how much your life changes when you have a baby and the miracle of life and so forth. I don't mind reading about a young mother as a protagonist, but this book I found so in my face about it, it was a bit of a turn-off, honestly. I'm also not sure how I feel about the characterization of Sarah. Parts of the portrayal of her mental illness were decently done, and parts...were less so.
This one is a bit of a mixed bag for me, but the thriller aspects were well done.