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A review by heathermoodreads
Little Black Lies by Sandra Block
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- 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? It's complicated
3.0
Dr. Zoe Goldman's main goal is to make sure her patients are well taken care of and have all of their needs when it comes to psychiatry. Working in a fast-paced psych ward helps her focus due to her ADHD and OCD. When she receives a new patient who is close to being released, Zoe finds herself in a world full of worry, nightmares, and distress. She is also worried about her mother, who is quickly declining because of dementia.
I found this story compelling in ways, but it was also outdated with its language and descriptions of characters. It felt disjointed with the two storylines until the very end. Zoe definitely has her own issues, and when her new patient was given to her, those issues skyrocketed. I thought this story handled ADHD and other mental health diagnoses well. It was apparent that the author knew her stuff. I just didn't connect with the story as much as I wanted to.
I did enjoy the twist at the end. It had the ominous tone that I was looking for throughout the story.
I found this story compelling in ways, but it was also outdated with its language and descriptions of characters. It felt disjointed with the two storylines until the very end. Zoe definitely has her own issues, and when her new patient was given to her, those issues skyrocketed. I thought this story handled ADHD and other mental health diagnoses well. It was apparent that the author knew her stuff. I just didn't connect with the story as much as I wanted to.
I did enjoy the twist at the end. It had the ominous tone that I was looking for throughout the story.