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The Lies We Told [Kindle Edition]

Diane Chamberlain (Author)
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
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"Diane Chamberlain is the Southern Jodi Picoult." - New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe "Diane Chamberlain is a marvellously gifted author! Every book she writes is a real gem." - Literary Times

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"Diane Chamberlain is the Southern Jodi Picoult." - New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe "Diane Chamberlain is a marvellously gifted author! Every book she writes is a real gem." - Literary Times
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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 2320 KB
  • Print Length: 376 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0778328538
  • Publisher: MIRA (1 Mar 2011)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B004OVF1PK
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Not Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #3,373 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Started well but was left disappointed 28 Feb 2011
By GemmyNI
Format:Kindle Edition
This book started off very well however the ending (which became quite obvious halfway through the book) was unrealistic and unfortunately ruined the book for me. I found the relationship between Adam and Rebecca hard to comprehend and found myself skipping parts of the book because of this.

All in all its written well and has a very good beginning and interesting storyline but it was just ok.
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent 29 Dec 2010
By HappyT
Format:Paperback
Loved this book about two very different sisters and their relationship. Great story, couldn't put it down. Author constantly compared with Jodi Picoult but I found Diane Chamberlain to be much better. Would recommend this book and I will be trying some of her other books too.
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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely Read 22 Dec 2010
By Eve2
Format:Paperback
I read this book in a few days, which is great going for me! Diane makes you really care about the characters and I found myself hoping that there would be a sequel to this story. Once I had finished this I went online to find a list of her books as I have sped through reading 5 of her latest...I recommend her books highly.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Utterly predictable 3 April 2012
By blondemomma
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I am a huge Diane Chamberlain fan, but cannot stress enough - if this is the 1st of her books you are reading, put it down now and choose another. Its utterly predictable and very boring. Not at all to her usual standard. It hasnt put me off, I have 4 more on my kindle waiting - but this is just so far below her usual standard, its really hardly worth the bother and if it is your 1st of her books - you may be put off and that would be a shame. She really is (usually) an amazing author.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Weak ending compared with her other novels 23 Feb 2011
By Jenni
Format:Kindle Edition
I really like Diane Chamberlain's writing style and have read a number of her books but I struggled a bit with the ending in this one. The story started really well and as always Ms Chamberlain is very detailed in her charater descriptions and actions. The story is interesting and really picks up pace for the first half of the book. The ending is what does it for me, I find it completely believable that the family relationships could change in this way but totally unbelievable that there are "no hard feelings" and everybody remains friends. They are better people that I could be in that position.

If you are a fan of Jodi Picult's books then I think you will enjoy Diane Chamberlain's (personally I prefer Ms Chamberlain) however for any new readers out there my recommendation would be to start with "Before the Storm" - I think this has a much stronger ending and I enjoyed reading it far more (possibly because I'd be far more likely to react/act like this if it happened to me)

The ending knocks off a star for me.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Winner from Diane Chamberlain 17 Dec 2011
By Jenna
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Whilst reading "The Lies We Told" I was aware I was looking a little deeper to try to identify what it is about this author's writing that I find so captivating. I have read several of hers now and there are a few strengths they all have in common. Firstly the situations created are believable, although often unusual. Secondly they are quite simply really good stories which draw the reader in and frequently leave you guessing the outcome until the very end. Thirdly, and probably most important, the depth of the characterisation is astonishing. There is never just one theme, but several, wound together by the behaviour of the characters as they do their best to live with whatever curved ball life has thrown at them, both past and present. Our experiences shape our lives and never is this more obvious than when reading Ms Chamberlain's books.
I won't go into detail about this story, as other reviewers have done that already, but it isn't just Maya, Rebecca and Adam whose lives are being told here. Even the minor characters play an important role, such is the skill of the author, and as the story sweeps along to its conclusions, the things that make people tick come out into the open as secrets are revealed, allowing space for people to be who they really are and obtain healing from past traumas.
If you haven't read anything by this author before and you like to get into a story which has depth and involvement right from the first page, then I would highly recommend this book. Read and enjoy!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Treacherous Sisters! 4 Jun 2011
By SylvieCelyn
Format:Paperback
I enjoyed this book right up to the ending. It upset me so much. Oh the treachery of Rebecca! As for Adam, I found him nauseating from the outset, with his smarmy sucking up to waitresses, yuck! Don't marry him Maya! His emotions are so shallow, with the way he flits from wife to wife for what they can give him, rather than for the person they are themselves.The only truly likeable character is Maya. I won't give away the ending, but it made me so mad. But by all means read it!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing 3 Jun 2011
By Austen Wannabe
Format:Paperback
This is my first Diane Chamberlain book. I was attracted to the blurb on the book that said If You Love Jodi Picoult, you will love Diane Chamberlain. I am a huge Jodi fan and I really don't think you should compare the two. Jodi pours a lot of research into her books and from what I've read. research didn't really figure in this book so I am surprised by the comparison.

The book started out really well and I thought to myself, brilliant! What a great find. But as I progressed into the middle, I was skim reading just to get it over with (I hate not finishing a book!). It got really tiresome in the middle and I found myself really bewildered at Adam and Rebecca's relationship. The ending totally spoilt it for me as I don't think Rebecca's actions match how she looked after her sister all her life. It didn't add up for me. On the plus side, I enjoyed Diane's style of writing and found the book (the interesting parts anyway) easy to follow. The characters were good as was the plot but I just feel it could have been so much more.

I will try another of Diane's books but if that falls flat, I just going to stick with Jodi!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars what happened at the end!
i enjoyed the book, as i do with all Diane Chamberlain books but if i hadn't purchased this book via kindle i would have thought someone had torn out the last couple of pages. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Beverley frost
4.0 out of 5 stars The lies we told
Really love this author . Have read quite a few now. Love all the little twists in it. The plot is always different to what you think may happen
Published 7 days ago by Stacey
3.0 out of 5 stars the lies we told, diane chamberlaine
Quite good, an interesting and well thought out plot. Chamberlaine's usual talent for creating an interesting setting. Read more
Published 12 days ago by mrs m e a schrader
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
I was completely captivated by the story behind their parents death and the relationship which was so strong, yet so flawed between the sisters. Read more
Published 16 days ago by NACS
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
I really enjoyed reading this book and wanted to know what would happen so read it very quickly. Perhaps slightly predictable regarding the relationship between Rebecca and Adam... Read more
Published 24 days ago by Jen C
3.0 out of 5 stars Review of "The Lies We Told"
Good, but not her best!! Still would recommend to others, ended too quickly, would have liked to know how the young mum progressed in the "real" world.....
Published 1 month ago by Devine
5.0 out of 5 stars Fab!!
Fab read!! Lost a lot of sleep at night because I couldn't put it down!! A must read :-) it's a rollercoaster of emotions!!
Published 1 month ago by ELIZABETH DUFF
4.0 out of 5 stars Easy read
Kept me wanting to read on.
Easy to read but an intreaging story.
Would recommend for a holiday read
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Published 2 months ago by MRS P DAVISON
5.0 out of 5 stars Epic
Once again a book I couldn't put down Diane sure as a way with her and creates thoroughly intriguing storylines which have me amazed I usually get storylines sussed by half way or... Read more
Published 2 months ago by anne clayton
4.0 out of 5 stars An interesting book
This is well written and an enjoyable read especially if you have read any of her previous books. Good value.
Published 3 months ago by Sue L
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