I can’t actually remember when and where I picked up Our Little Lies by Sue Watson. But I know I liked the sound of the blurb, so I thought I would give it a go.
Marianne has a beautiful house and three beautiful children. She is happy to stay at home and cook and clean, while her husband Simon works as a surgeon. Everything seems fine until Simon mentions Caroline, a colleague. Caroline is a young, beautiful and successful surgeon. Marianne is convinced they are having an affair, but is she right? And, by snooping on Caroline, is she playing a dangerous game?
This is Sue Watson’s first psychological thriller. She’s previously written 12 books about love, laughter and cake (I haven’t read any of them), so it is a real change for her. I’ll be honest, I found the first couple of chapters a bit clunky. I felt there was too much information being dropped into conversation and it didn’t seem natural. And all the descriptions of a beautiful kitchen and a perfect life all felt a bit chick-lit.
But that was the plan to draw the reader in. Because this isn’t chick-lit and Marianne’s life is far from perfect, despite the beautiful kitchen.
I soon found myself hooked on Marianne’s life. It was clear that either she or Simon was at fault, but I kept changing my mind about which of them it was. This has shades of two of BA Paris’s books – Behind Closed Doors (officially the scariest book I have ever read) and The Breakdown. It also has a twist at the end I really didn’t see coming.
Our Little Lies isn’t the best psychological thriller I’ve ever read, but it is an enjoyable and sometimes scary read. If you like a psychological thriller (and can gloss over the clunky first couple of chapters), I’m sure you will enjoy it.
June 24, 2019
This sounds intriguing and I love a story with an unexpected twist. Will add it to my to read list, thanks for the warning about the first two chapters.
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June 25, 2019
You’re welcome! It’s definitely worth being aware of those first two chapters because I think they let the book down a bit.
June 24, 2019
Thanks _ I’ve been looking for some good thrillers lately! #readwithme
June 25, 2019
I’ve always got lots of thrillers to recommend! Hope you enjoy this one.
June 24, 2019
I am usually good at spotting plots so do love an unexpected twist that catches me by surprise. I got confused as soon as you mentioned a woman who likes to cook and clean but then again, I am not that sort of woman or not all the time anyway which still seems to my lot here. I should get into this type of book I think as not my usual sort of thing and a change is good. #ReadWithMe
June 25, 2019
I love thrillers and would recommend them to anyone, but they’re not everybody’s cup of tea. I am definitely not a woman who loves to cook and clean!
June 24, 2019
This ones sounds like it could have you on the edge of your seat at times! Thanks for sharing with #readwithme
June 25, 2019
It was a real page turner! Definitely well worth a read.
June 25, 2019
Another one to add to my list. I do like a book with a twist!
June 25, 2019
I’m sure you will enjoy this! The twist really took me by surprise.
June 27, 2019
The cover looks very familiar so I checked the shelf but I don’t have it waiting. However it does sound like one for my TBR list
June 29, 2019
The cover is very similar to The Woman in the Window. I’m sure you would enjoy this one.
June 28, 2019
This sounds great! Another one to add to my tbr list! #readwithme
June 29, 2019
Thanks! It’s definitely worth a read.