Reviews

Lie with Me by Philippe Besson

achilles24's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

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

4.0

pcn_reading's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.5

jw03's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

somebodys_fool's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide and Homophobia

briochemondays's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

mippie's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide and Suicide attempt

rouge_red's review against another edition

reflective sad slow-paced

4.0

I love books like this that are written with great sensitivity, where we can range from feelings of euphoria to bittersweetness through our multi-layered examination of the past. The past that feels like a different country. The book does have a predictable plot, but it's short and sweet and well-executed. The translation also flows so well, and coming from some clunkiness from other translated works, this was read like a dream. An emotional and quiet look into a man's memories of first love, with all the messiness, jealousies, anxieties of two people who are aware of their differences in life and in their futures. Purchase worthy?

shelbyshelbxo's review against another edition

4.0

3.75
The characters didn’t feel fully fleshed out to me, but the ending did hurt.. ouch

rebecca_77's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

nateediiaz's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

5.0