The Lie and How We Told It
The Lie and How We Told It
Fiction | Graphic Novel/Book | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Brief
90
Graphic Novel/Book • Fiction
2017
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Lie and How We Told It by Tommi Parrish is a 2018 graphic novel set in the mid-2000s in an unnamed city, exploring the reconnection of old friends Cleary and Tim who navigate their strained relationship and struggles with identity and queerness. They meet unexpectedly, share their lives, and explore their dissatisfactions through vivid, street-art-style illustrations that highlight their unexpressed emotions and complexities.
Contemplative
Mysterious
Melancholic
Emotional
Unnerving
Reviews & Readership
1,776 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
Tommi Parrish's The Lie and How We Told It is lauded for its visually striking art and emotional depth, which effectively capture the complexities of friendship and identity. However, some critics find its narrative pacing slow and the story somewhat disjointed. Overall, it is appreciated for its thought-provoking content and unique, expressive style.
Who Should Read The Lie and How We Told It?
A reader who enjoys The Lie and How We Told It by Tommi Parrish is likely appreciative of introspective graphic novels with rich, highly detailed artwork. Fans of Fun Home by Alison Bechdel and Building Stories by Chris Ware will find similar emotional depth and observational storytelling in this work.
1,776 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
90
Graphic Novel/Book • Fiction
2017
Adult
18+ years
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