Sometimes I Lie -
My name is Amber Reynolds. There are three things you should know about me:1. Im in a coma.2. My husband doesnt love me anymore.3. Sometimes I lie.Amber wakes up in a hospital. She cant move. She cant speak. She cant open her eyes. She can hear everyone around her, but they have no idea. Amber doesnt remember what happened, but she has a suspicion her husband had something to do with it. Alternating between her paralyzed present, the week before her accident, and a series of childhood diaries from twenty years ago, this brilliant psychological thriller asks: Is something really a lie if you believe it's the truth?
Published: 2017-03-23 (HQ)
ISBN: 9780008225353
Language: English
Format: Paperback, 387 pages
Goodreads' rating: -
Reviews
5 StarsAbsolutely Fanfrakkingtastic!A Crazy, Intriguing, Twisty-Turny Psychological Thriller that Makes Your Heart Pound and leaves you Completely Dumbfounded. I am not lying or trying to josh you. Upon finishing "Sometimes I Lie," I re-read the last few pages over and over and then I just sat there, staring out, shocked; wild eyed - almost in disbelief. You've heard about the plot:My name is Amber Reynolds.There are three things you should know about me:1. I'm in a coma.2. My Husband doesn't love me anymore.3. Sometimes I lie.And that is all I will say about it, as you must read this one for yourselves.The characters are flawless. But can they be trusted? Is Amber's memory of them reliable? Sorry, but I'm afraid I can't tell you.When reading the book more often than not, my heart pounded and my breath caught in my throat. I constantly tried to figure out what was real and what was not real and more often than not, I was wrong. It blew my mind. I finished the book a few days ago and I'm still trying to find it. Published on Goodreads and Amazon on 5.9.17.
Review was originally published on Through the Chapters|Blog*4.5 stars*"Sometimes the right thing to do is wrong, but thats just life."Sometimes I lie because I have to. Sometimes I lie because I need to. Sometimes I lie because I want to.We all lie for multiple reasons. Sometimes the lies are harmless or even essential to heal the ones we love. But, there are some other types of lies that destroy families, careers and lives.You may wonder which type of liar is the main protagonist of the captivating psychological thriller Sometimes I Lie. Well, you have to read the book to find out. #sorrynotsorryProvided that, lets stay a little bit on the plot. Amber Reynolds is in comma. She doesnt remember what happened to her in the past 24 hours. She cant move, speak or even breathe on her own. The only thing that she is still able to do is to listen what is going on around her. The narrative switches between Now where Amber attempts to figure out what led her to comma; Then a short period of time prior the accident; and Before where the readers are able to track her childhood through the entries of some diaries.The most compelling evidence of the novel is the introduction. Amber confesses that she lies; we know that we have to do with an unreliable narration. Nevertheless, we also know that she has a partial amnesia, she is under drugs and thus, it is a real struggle to comprehend where the illusion ends and where the truth starts.On the one hand, I caught myself multiple times considering that Im into a mind of a psychopath. On the other hand, I could trust no one since they all gave me vibes of sociopath. As a result, after a certain point I gave up attempting to conceive a reasonable explanation. I just dissolved into the narrative.There were some lines that drove me completely insane as I couldnt see the light at the end of the tunnel. It was like being into a dream."but nightmares are dreams too"And then came the reveals and the twists and I was completely mind blown. I was like that:And then like that:And at the end I was completely demented as the story came to the end and I have been left with so many questions." X told me to do it"Feeney plays with our minds skillfully through her well plotted, addictive, awe-inspiring, and creepy story. She is not afraid to sketch her characters by giving them the freedom to get lost into illusions and mind traps and at the same time to find their way back to the reality and truth in order to declare that:"The thing about the truth is that it sucks."So, Im asking you that:How often do you lie?
5 clever blockbuster stars to Sometimes I Lie Heres all you really need to know: My name is Amber Reynolds. There are three things you should know about me: 1. Im in a coma. 2. My husband doesnt love me anymore. 3. Sometimes I lie.The very start of the book says it best! From the beginning, you dont know who to trust or even what is real! I was so excited to read this book with my Traveling Sisters that I couldnt wait for its release in the US. I had to order it from the UK to get my fix! It was...worth it! Amber is the most unreliable narrator Ive ever encountered. This book will have you questioning everything you thought you knew all along the way. I found the premise completely original. The only fault I found was that, while the diary chapters were necessary to propel the plot forward and connect the loose threads of the intricate web, they were a bit too lengthy.If you like endings that are tied up neatly, or even endings with simple closure, this book may drive you mad! There is quite a bit left to interpretation, and I liked that because it fit with the whole questioning tone of the book. Thats about all I can say. I dont want to give even the tiniest bit away and spoil the fun for you. Curl up with this blockbuster early in the day, and youll be wondering where the time went! Thanks to the sisters for another awesome discussion! For this and other Traveling Sister Reviews, please visit Brenda and Normas fabulous blog: https://twosisterslostinacoulee.com