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kitfkat's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical trauma, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
rackncheese's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved the main character and how misunderstood she constantly was with her dark sense of humor and sarcasm and refusal to engage with small-town Southern bullshit. I really empathized with that for sure, based on some of the same things that happened to me.
I also really loved the side characters and how nuanced they were, Grandma especially. But I also thought Matt and Emmett and Lucy's parents were all such interesting, well-crafted characters. They all felt extremely realistic, like people I could meet in real life.
Finally, I loved the way Lucy and Savvy's friendship was painted throughout the story. I loved their bond and how much they loved and cared about each other. I thought it was a really touching and realistic way to write a close female friendship, and we just don't get enough of that in books.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Sexism, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Violence
zetiacg's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical trauma, Murder, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Moderate: Sexism, Sexual content, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
20sidedbi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
purplepenning's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.25
Graphic: Mental illness and Gaslighting
Moderate: Alcoholism, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
sistakrista1's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexism, Blood, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
yvo_about_books's review against another edition
4.25
"Some people will never believe you no matter how hard you explain yourself. Trust me, there's no pleasing people. If they're determined to think the worst of you, they will."
I admit that in a way I was a bit afraid to pick up this title... Hyped books and me don't usually get along, and there has been a LOT of hype around Listen For The Lie. I've enjoyed her writing in the past though and I was absolutely intrigued by the blurb and podcast angle, so I ended up giving in anyway. I'm so glad I did now, because I ended up having an excellent time reading this story! I definitely understand why it is so popular. Snappy writing, engaging plot and a lot of messed up characters... This was without doubt a highly engaging and ultimately twisted ride, and I simply couldn't stop reading. Sure, the majority of the characters have significant flaws and not all of them are likeable. Sure, there is so much cheating going on that it just isn't credible anymore (seriously, why do so many characters seem to be sleeping around all the time?!). Sure, Lucy's toxic family and home situation makes you want to start hitting things. But somehow the story also makes you want to grab a bowl of popcorn and keep turning those pages to see just how much of a trainwreck it is going to be? There are also lots of twists and secrets involved, and I never did guess the full truth about it all. The unreliable narrator with Lucy is also done very well, as you are never sure if she did it or not until you are close to the end. Things can be said about the credibility of certain aspects of the plot and I wasn't a fan of all the cheating, but there is no doubt that Listen For The Lie has nailed the entertainment factor. I also loved the incorporation of the podcast episodes into the plot! All in all I can't deny that this story ended up living up to the hype for me.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
disguisedposer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
gondorgirl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Cursing, Death, Eating disorder, Gore, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
gwenswoons's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail