Review: The Good Lie
The Good Lie by A.R. Torre
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Me being me and constantly devouring anything related to serial killers, I had to bring this book home. Knowing of Alessandra Torre's alter ego's fame, this was an easy choice.
A.R. Torre's The Good Lie has a blend of psychological tension and moral complexities. It explores the depths of human emotion and the intricacies of deception, and it did not disappoint.
The story began with 17-year-old Scott Harden's dramatic escape from captivity, the first boy to run away from the renowned BH Killer, who had already kidnapped, tortured, and brutally murdered six young boys. Scott went home hurt and scared, and as he told his story, he blamed Randall Thompson, a high school science teacher, for the horrible things that happened. This captivating beginning set the tone for a story full of tension and unexpected twists.
The pace was quick, tense, and carefully constructed, allowing me to interact with the narrative without becoming overwhelmed. I liked the combination of urgency and contemplation, especially when the plot expanded with the addition of Robert Kavin, a defence attorney who took Randall's case and believed in his innocence. Robert's connection to the story deepened when it was revealed his connection with Gwen Moore, the protagonist, who is an aspiring psychiatrist specializing in violent tendencies.
Torre was able to tie various complicated plots together, showing how good she is at designing a thick web of tension, which we all enjoy in a good thriller. It was interesting how the themes of truth, lying, and moral uncertainty were explored. Watching how the characters' secrets and goals intertwined was very intriguing. In the end, the ending wasn't incredibly shocking, but it was still rewarding. Torre grasped the core of what it meant to be flawed and human, making the characters' troubles feel genuine and understandable.
In conclusion, A.R. Torre created a fascinating psychological thriller where nothing was as it seemed. Torre's dark humour gave an unexpected interest to the story. Even though I noticed several coincidental parts in the revelations that seemed a bit artificial and could predict some of the twists, I greatly enjoyed this book and will be adding more of her works to my TBR.
Trigger and Content Warnings:
Graphic - Murder, Rape, Sexual assault
Moderate - Adult/minor relationship, Kidnapping, Torture
Minor - Self harm, Abortion, Homophobia
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