The Lie Tree looked fascinating, but I wondered if it was my kind of book. Everyone who was quoted on the cover said it was 'dark' and compelling, and I cannot say that I am a fan of dark literature. I get scared too easily, and I don't enjoy getting scared.I decided to borrow it anyway and it was only when I got it home that I noticed that it was by Frances Hardinge.I've read two books by her - A Face like Glass, which was gripping, and Fly by Night, which is famous, but not one that I enjoyed as much. If I'd read Fly by Night first, I may not have picked p anything else by Hardinge. But A Face like Glass was impressive, so The Lie Tree could go either way.It went the right way.For one, I found the protagonist superb. I can't say I loved her because that really isn't what the book wants. Faith Sunderly is too complex for that. She is a rebel who does not appear to be … [Read more...]