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I think we both wish we were in some sort of nineties cop show where she could open the drawer of her desk and pull out a bottle of whiskey and a couple of glasses. If you are a fan of thrillers and drama, you will definitely enjoy this book. It will keep you on the edge until the very last chapter. And that last chapter will change everything! Let me know once you’ve read it, because I am dying to talk to someone about that last revelation!
Most people would think a huge lottery win would be a dream come true; but be careful what you wish for! the story shows what strong emotions greed and envy are, and can make people do the most unthinkable things. Although the book featured several compelling twists and turns, author Adele Parks used waaaay too many words to tell her story. I'd like to ask Adele whether she has ever played the lottery and whether she would consider forming a syndicate with her friends. When a middle-class British family wins the lottery, the money causes more problems than anyone could have imagined. Registering is free, easy, and means you can join the discussion, watch threads and lots more. Register now »Adele Parks MBE is an English women's fiction author. She has written 21 novels in her 21-year career as an author and is one of the bestselling authors of women's fiction in the United Kingdom. I loved the social economic dynamic of the book it really brought into the issues that arise wirh money. I loved the syndicate element of the book as I know from experience money changes people this book just supports that. I could of read this book all way through again and again,@@ . But that all changes one Saturday night when the group gets into an argument and two of the couples decide they don’t want to play the lottery anymore, and it seems don’t want to even associate with Lexi and Jake. Heartbroken, Lexi and Jake decide to play the lottery numbers alone, and they win! But even before they get to enjoy the excitement of what comes with winning millions in a lottery, their friends decide they are entitled to some of the winnings. We follow the story mostly focused on Lexi’s point of view, however, we also get a glimpse of other people’s stories as well, which I think for me was refreshing and kept the pace moving in a nice manner.
Lies, Lies, Lies was shortlisted for the 2020 Fiction Book of the Year in the British Book Awards. [5] I wonder if you looked around at people you know, or people from the past who you have an inkling might have behaved the same way as some of the characters in the book?Stupendous! I read this totally compelling modern-day morality tale over a weekend - I couldn't put it down. As ever, Adele Parks does not disappoint - you'll love it' Ruth Jones I always like lottery stories, but the dark and the light side of winning a lottery. I think it’s something we all think about… a windfall. And I like a “slow reveal of secrets”. This book sounds intriguing. For fifteen years, Lexi and Jake have played the same six numbers with their friends, the Pearsons and the Heathcotes. Over dinner parties, fish & chip suppers and summer barbecues, they've discussed the important stuff - the kids, marriages, jobs and houses - and they've laughed off their disappointment when they failed to win anything more than a tenner. While there are many reasons I didn’t care for him, I cannot get over how ridiculous he was with spending the money. I literally had massive anxiety as I was trying to calculate how much money the family could potentially have left after his impulse spending. From when the lottery was won, it felt like a rollercoaster of events spiralling out of control, without giving any spoilers away, Jake's sprees left me breathless and agitated !!
Adele Parks MBE is one of the most-loved and biggest-selling women's fiction writers in the UK. She has sold over 4 million books and her work has been translated into 30 different languages. I can't say that any of the characters had redeeming qualities. It was literally one of those cases where I was sitting there thinking, "Hmmm, I need somebody to root for here, so who do I hate the least?"
However, the sections narrated by Emily do not feel very authentic as to me she didn’t sound like s teenager in her language. Sure, in her actions she’s a teenager especially the spend, spend, spend ably assisted by Jake. Whilst I did like s lot of the story it is predictable and so there’s not much surprise. The ending came out of left field and though I understood it, what preceded it then didn’t make much sense. For fifteen years, Lexi and Jake have played the same six numbers with their friends. Over dinners, they have discussed many important things over the years: kids, marriages, houses and jobs… But one Saturday night, there is an argument in the group. Someone is lying. And then, six numbers come up on the lottery that are about to change everything. A cautionary tale of a lottery win, greed,jealousy and envy coupled with all the elements of a ‘Summer Poolside’ kind of read ( or in 2020 a garden or settee read! )
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