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A review by pucksandpaperbacks
One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
CW: Forced outing, death from allergic reaction, homophobia, homophobic slur (on page).
Using sexuality as a plot twist (forced outing) and villainizing mentally ill characters (and killing off a disabled character) is disgusting and I am so tired of reading mysteries where the mentally ill characters are villainized.
Using sexuality as a plot twist (forced outing) and villainizing mentally ill characters (and killing off a disabled character) is disgusting and I am so tired of reading mysteries where the mentally ill characters are villainized.