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A review by theamyleblanc
The Best Lies by David Ellis
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
This book is very different from Ellis' last one. It's not as thrilling but just as twisted and surprising. I enjoyed it but had to adjust my expectations a bit to get there.
This plot is a behemoth, intricate and full of misdirection and subterfuge. I stopped trying to figure it out and just went along for the ride -- I know from experience that I won't guess all the ways everyone and everything are interconnected until it's revealed. It all makes for a great exploration of corporate espionage, foreign spies, and morality.
I had the same issues with this book as I did the last one: it's hard to connect to the characters and the narrative is unnecessarily repetitive. The former makes sense since there are a lot of characters and you never know who is telling the truth. The latter is just annoying.
All said, I like Ellis' writing on the whole and will happily recommend this book!
Many thanks to NetGalley, G.P. Putnam's Sons, and the author for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review.
This plot is a behemoth, intricate and full of misdirection and subterfuge. I stopped trying to figure it out and just went along for the ride -- I know from experience that I won't guess all the ways everyone and everything are interconnected until it's revealed. It all makes for a great exploration of corporate espionage, foreign spies, and morality.
I had the same issues with this book as I did the last one: it's hard to connect to the characters and the narrative is unnecessarily repetitive. The former makes sense since there are a lot of characters and you never know who is telling the truth. The latter is just annoying.
All said, I like Ellis' writing on the whole and will happily recommend this book!
Many thanks to NetGalley, G.P. Putnam's Sons, and the author for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review.