As the new season of Tell Me Lies keeps popping up on my feed, I decided to revisit the source material. Spoiler alert: I absolutely hated this book.
Lucy: A Masterclass in Frustration
Lucy, our protagonist, is a masterclass in frustration. Watching her repeatedly sabotage her life because of Stephen was like watching a slow-motion train wreck. Every time Lucy would start to move on, Stephen would come back into her life, make her feel special, use her, and then ignore her until he got bored.
Stephen: The So-Called Love Interest
Stephen, the so-called love interest, is a pig who cheats and manipulates every woman he encounters. He even gives them nicknames like “Princess Diana,” “Alice in Wonderland,” and “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” to make them feel special. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t work. Stephen isn’t attractive, doesn’t have anything going for him, and is the epitome of a narcissistic manipulator. He cares about no one but himself, making him the least charming “charming rogue” I’ve ever encountered in literature.
A Hate-Love Relationship with the Book
I hated reading this book, but I also couldn’t put it down. I had to finish it. The silver lining? The ending, where Lucy finally realizes her worth and shoots Stephen down for the last time, was immensely satisfying.
Final Thoughts
In summary, if you’re looking for a book that will make you want to throw it across the room, Tell Me Lies is the one for you.
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