58 pages 1 hour read

Amy Tintera

Listen for the Lie

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2024

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Essay Topics

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Ben’s true crime podcast forms a key part of the story in Listen for the Lie. How are the ethical issues related to true crime podcasts presented and dealt with in the book?

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Examine how Tintera uses irony as a literary device to draw out the central themes of the book.

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There are multiple perceptions presented about Lucy’s personality and character in the book, ranging across her being short-tempered and violent, unfriendly and unlikable, and bold and assertive. How do these perspectives compare to the Lucy that is presented to the reader via her thoughts, actions, and choices in the book?