The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly

Actual rating: 4.5

This book was quite fantastic. I adored the writing style- it flowed so smoothly throughout the entire novel.

The flashbacks were great. They were interspersed with the present perfectly, and had some relevance to the events occurring in the present. Moreover, Oakes did not give away too much at one time, which built suspense for the whole novel.

Character wise, the novel really only have one main character. The other characters were rather minor, even if they did contribute to Minnow's growth significantly. In a way, it's a story about self discovery, and a very good one at that.

It's an interesting read with an interesting concept, and I certainly enjoyed it. It was the kind of book that was difficult to set down!