Little Black Lies
Little Black Lies
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Falkland Islands • 1990s
2015
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Little Black Lies by Sharon J. Bolton is a psychological thriller set in a remote Falkland Islands community. It unfolds over three days, exploring the complex and strained relationships among residents as a child disappearance triggers a journey through grief, guilt, and revenge, with narratives from multiple perspectives revealing buried secrets and emotional turmoil.
Suspenseful
Dark
Mysterious
Emotional
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Little Black Lies by Sharon J. Bolton is praised for its gripping suspense and well-crafted setting. The narrative is rich and atmospheric, drawing readers into the psychological tension. Some find the plot twists unpredictable and engaging. However, the complex character motives can be polarizing, and certain readers feel the pacing slows midway.
Who Should Read Little Black Lies?
Fans of psychological thrillers with gritty atmospheres, akin to The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins or In the Woods by Tana French, will be drawn to Little Black Lies. Readers who enjoy intricate plots, complex characters, and unexpected twists in isolated settings will find this book captivating.
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Novel • Fiction
Falkland Islands • 1990s
2015
Adult
18+ years
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