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Let Me Lie

Clare Mackintosh
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Let Me Lie

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

Book Brief

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Clare Mackintosh

Let Me Lie

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Let Me Lie by Clare Mackintosh is a psychological thriller about Anna Johnson, who is coping with the recent apparent suicides of her parents. She starts to question the events surrounding their deaths, leading her to uncover shocking truths. The novel explores themes of grief, family secrets, and the search for answers.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

52,868 ratings

68%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Let Me Lie by Clare Mackintosh offers a compelling psychological thriller with unexpected twists that captivate readers. The character development and writing style receive praise, though some find the plot predictable midway. Overall, it is a gripping read, balancing suspense and emotional depth, appealing to fans of dark, reflective mysteries.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Let Me Lie?

Readers who enjoy psychological thrillers, twisty plotlines, and layered mysteries will appreciate Clare Mackintosh's Let Me Lie. Fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Paula Hawkins's The Girl on the Train will find the suspense and unexpected revelations compelling and engaging.

4.0

52,868 ratings

68%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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