A story told in reverse. A story where our protagonist is both a hero and the villain. A story about dysfunctional, and disturbed teenagers. A story about murders and maybe some more. A story about friendship and the lack of it. Meet Jules who often identifies herself with Imogen, her best friend. Jules, who is not like a regular teenager but has a lot of special and dangerous skills. She’s great at pretending to be someone she’s not. She’s alone, but not afraid.
Genuine Fraud by E.Lockhart is a book that’s narrated in a different chronological order. We know the climax in the middle, and then the story of how the events played out keep unfolding. At first, I was confused with the order but eventually things started making sense. I can understand why E.Lockhart ‘s book has appealed to readers in ways more than one. For starters, she is able to hold the attention of the readers, and manages to create suspense. The writing style is fast-paced with each chapter ending on a cliff-hanger.
The story, however, didn’t strike a cord with me. Towards the end, I wanted to get over with the book, partly because there was no element of suspense left for me. The ending felt too rushed. I appreciate how unique the story-writing is and the drama, the book entailed. But somehow, it didn’t work for.
This was my first E.Lockhart book and I’m adamant on reading her most famous work, ‘We Were Liars’ only because I know how capable a writer Lockhart is.
You can finish this book in one sitting, and if you’re new to the genre of psychological thrillers, you’d really enjoy Genuine Fraud.
Have you read Genuine Fraud? What did you think of it?
Author: E.Lockhart
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Rating:3.5/4
Pages: 264
Format: Paperback
Source: Review copy
Blurb:
Imogen is a runaway heiress, an orphan, a cook, and a cheat.
Jule is a fighter, a social chameleon, and an athlete.
An intense friendship. A disappearance. A murder, or maybe two.
A bad romance, or maybe three.
Blunt objects, disguises, blood, and chocolate. The American dream, superheroes, spies, and villains.
A girl who refuses to give people what they want from her.
A girl who refuses to be the person she once was.
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