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All the Little Lies

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I found this book confusing at time, as one minute we were reading Eve’s part of the story and next was Stella's. Then I was reading about other characters and how they fit into the story. It got a bit confusing and by the end of the story, I was trying to find out what I just read and why it ended the way it did.

A confusing mess of a novel, which took a lot of sorting out to find the story lying underneath.

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Due to a sudden, unexpected passing in the family a few years ago and another more recently and my subsequent (mental) health issues stemming from that, I was unable to download this book in time to review it before it was archived as I did not visit this site for several years after the bereavements. This meant I didn't read or venture onto netgalley for years as not only did it remind me of that person as they shared my passion for reading, but I also struggled to maintain interest in anything due to overwhelming depression. I was therefore unable to download this title in time and so I couldn't give a review as it wasn't successfully acquired before it was archived. The second issue that has happened with some of my other books is that I had them downloaded to one particular device and said device is now defunct, so I have no access to those books anymore, sadly.

This means I can't leave an accurate reflection of my feelings towards the book as I am unable to read it now and so I am leaving a message of explanation instead. I am now back to reading and reviewing full time as once considerable time had passed I have found that books have been helping me significantly in terms of my mindset and mental health - this was after having no interest in anything for quite a number of years after the passings. Anything requested and approved will be read and a review written and posted to Amazon (where I am a Hall of Famer & Top Reviewer), Goodreads (where I have several thousand friends and the same amount who follow my reviews) and Waterstones (or Barnes & Noble if the publisher is American based). Thank you for the opportunity and apologies for the inconvenience.

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A great novel that took a twist I wasn’t expecting. Was great to learn about Eve and Stella through the constantly shifting timeline.

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I really liked this author and this book did not disappoint, it was an appropriately paced, page-turner that will have me hooked throughout the story.

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I had a hard time putting this book down, as Chris Curran crafted such realistic, vulnerable characters. I loved all of the different dynamics in play here---Stella and Maggie, Stella and Jill, Stella and Eve. Not only are the characters intriguing, but Curran also creates such a twisty plot, complete with an ending that I didn't see coming at all. I loved the alternating perspectives of Stella and her daughter Eve. Overall, a fun read!

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Suspenseful and engaging, All The Little Lies keeps you guessing until the very end. A must-read!

The story is about Eve and one dreadful email she receives that turns her life upside down. She learns her whole life has been a lie and one picture proves it. Now, she is on a quest to unravel the truth about her past.

Can't wait to read more by this author.

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I really loved this book in a new to me author. The characters and location really and to the story. I can't wait to read the next one. This book keeps you guessing until the end.

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A very engaging and interesting thriller. I found this a little slow to start but then fell deeply into the story. Highly recommended for fans of The Silent Patient or The Woman In The Window!

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A twisty tale of adoption, death, and long buried secrets. Chris Curran writes about characters that we care about, and evokes a sense of place beautifully.

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This is the first book that I’ve read by this author. I can honestly say that I loved this book. A psychological thriller that had me hooked from the very beginning. I loved the writing style and found it easy to follow and the story was just fantastic..

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For me, this was not an easy read. As in, I would start reading, put the book down and then find a million excuses not to pick it up again.

I didn't like either of the narrators (there are two) and to be honest, I felt that at times, both point of view were so similar that I couldn't see the point of having two of them. The "twist" wasn't particularly shocking either. I don't think that I figured it out but I certainly wasn't far off.

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Thank you Netgalley and the publisher.
I could not get into this book, it was to slow for me.
I will surely give it another try at a later date

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Wow! Just when I thought I had the story figured out I'd discover another dark twist. I could not stop reading this book and kept wondering what was going to happen next. Eve, who is pregnant, thinks the article she recently read in the newspaper is about her birth mother. She was never given much information regarding her birth parents and now her desire to know more unravels with the article. The book is discussed from two perspectives, Eve and Stella. It's slow enough to allow readers to see the puzzle pieces come together and form the story her of her life. As the story unfolds readers get a better understanding of how little lies become big issues down the line. I couldn't stop reading this until I figured out how the story would end. I highly recommend this book to readers who enjoy a good thriller book.

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A well-written-well-plotted psychological thriller with plenty of twists and turns. A little slow at the beginning, but the pace soon picked up. Recommended.

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Thank you NetGalley for an advanced
Copy of All The Little Lies.

Unfortunately I couldn’t finish this book. I gave it a good 20% and I just wasn’t very excited to keep going. I like books with a lot of twists and turns and the first 20% didn’t have much suspense going on at all.

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I really enjoyed this book and Eve's search for the truth about her mother. It kept me gripped and added a few question marks to keep you guessing as to what may have happened. A good twist towards the end too!

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What a gripping story. I was hooked from the start. barely keeping up with every twist and turn, I did not see the end coming. Brilliant thriller! Thank you netgalley for allowing me to read it.

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A thrilling read which kept me turning the pages, characters you care for and just brilliantly written. Great novel!!

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Dark mystery that sucks you into a different place. A nightmare where no one wants to be. Good read. Can’t put it down. Wondering where it’s going to go And which way to turn

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I really enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it to everyone! A very well written story and the author knows how to describe his characters so that you feel like you know them! It is a very good book and was easy to read and understand!

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