Sofii♡ (A Book. A Thought.)'s Reviews > Genuine Fraud

As a big fan of We Were Liars, I was very excited about this book but also a litlle bit worried because my expectations were high and guys, it was worth it, Geniune Fraud is a catchy, complex and dark book, told in a unique way that will keep you hooked from the first page. An incredible job



4.8/5 Stars

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I don't really want to tell you what the book is about, because I think any little detail could be a potential spoiler, I know the synopsis may sound rather vague but I assure you that it's all you need to know before reading this book, and go into it knowing the least possible is the best option, I think it will allow you to have a better experience


The book is inspired by The Talented Mr Ripley, and although I personally have never seen that movie, it may be of interest to you, so I've decided to mention it.
The plot is told in reverse, this means that we start in the present and as we move through the chapters we will go back to the past. I love this original way of write a mystery plot, it worked perfectly and although I must admit that at first I was somewhat confused, I feel that once you understand how it works you'll be hooked and then it will be just more and more interesting.


The writing style, as expected, hasn't disappointed me at all, I remember that one of the things I loved the most about We Weere Liars was it's beautiful writing, this time we can appreciate that as well and is fantastic, from the descriptions of the places to the deepest thoughts make the book even more shocking. Another thing I expected from an E. Lockhart's book, it was to be taken by surprise, ie, I knew it had to happen at some point, and of course it did! I was like OMFG !.I still can't believe the big plot twist at the end, was absolutely briliant and although, as I said, I expected that plot twist at some point I didn't see this one coming at all, so I was really surprised



The main character is very well created, you can feel from the first moment that there are many things that this character hides, and because of her personality so daring, I felt that she really was layers of everything. I found myself feeling that I was seeing the whole story as if it were a movie. I don't know if I have a favorite character or if I would say that the main character has captivated me, I don't think so, but I think that each and every one of the characters play a fundamental role in the book and all of them make of this one a great suspense-mystery story.
I've loved the personalities so wandering and different that we have here, I think the author tries to show the dark side of each character and how the nature of the human being can become so cruel and indifferent when it comes to seeking their own happiness, I think also raises a lot how far we're able to reach to achieve our goals. It is fantastic, the tension you live reading this book is all an experience



I highly recommend this book if you're looking for a young-adult mystery reading with a beautiful writing style and a great way to tell the plot, I don't doubt that it will be very loved, at least I feel that it deserves it. Oh and I almost forgot, THAT PLOT TWIST , sooo good!