The Lying Game

Jackie.Davidson shared a tip "Suspenseful and sometimes intense, this is the story of four friends that play The Lying Game but don’t always play by their own rules, especially Rule 5 - know when to stop lying."

merry_4015 shared a tip "Of the four Ruth Ware books I’ve read (Woman in Cabin 10, In a Dark Dark Wood, Turn of the Key, and the Lying Game), I enjoyed this suspense thriller the best. Twenty years after graduation, four school friend’s long held secret has been discovered in a shallow grave…."

StonesToThrow shared a tip "I thought this book was very boring. The Idea was good but I feel like it would have been better if the author had switched to the perspectives of all the girls."

dee_1157 shared a tip "Seriously wasted my time. I waited, and waited for the plot to reveal itself to no avail. Easily guessed the ending, however the final “lie” goes unwritten? Disappointed in this one."

twentysmthng shared a tip "Might be a slow read for some but a captivating story that makes you question who to trust and who we truly are beneath the surface."

laura_lapointe shared a tip "One of my favorite books of all time. So many unexpected twists! I enjoyed the flashbacks of the girls while at school, which were absolutely amazing and helped me understand the bond that unites them."

tiff_bee shared a tip "Love the way Ruth writes. The twists are great and her character development is wonderful. This book was exactly what I expected from her body of work. Such a page-turner."

allofakind shared a tip "This is such an interesting book to review. On the one hand, I have to say that I truly hate the title. It made the actual Lying Game in the book seem extremely important, when in reality the same book could've been written about four cliquey teen girls who didn't know any better and ended up burying a body of someone they saw as a father and how the truth is finally catching up to them 17 years later without the Game ever being mentioned. Other than that, wow. My favorite kinds of mystery books are ones that actually keep you guessing til the last minute, as things fall into place, but also don't come from basically nowhere. Ones that you can re-read and have Aha! moments seeing scenes that in hindsight are incriminating. Though, admittedly, the writing could be confusing at times, everything in the end made sense. I don't think I would have made the same choice as Isa made at the end of this book. To continue lying, even after she finally knew the whole truth, or at least not to the extent that she did. But I understand her decision and it makes sense with her character, and that's the most important thing when making endings like this. Though, I do wish Owen had been treated slightly better ;/"

amy_huntsman shared a tip "I just listened to this book based on a rec in Likewise. Such a great story! Twist and turns to the point you will still be guessing until the last moment. Well written characters and I am now a faithful Ruth Ware for life"

stephanie_schmidt_9656 shared a tip "One of Ruth Ware's best novels! I loved seeing the drama unfold from Isa's perspective and hearing her inner thoughts as the story traversed between the past and the present. I would highly recommend this book if you enjoy female-centered mysteries, psychological dramas and suspense, and a surprise ending!"

rylea_ducote shared a tip "This is an enthralling mystery/thriller novel about a clique of old friends who reconnect under mysterious circumstances. The characters are all so real and the twists in this novel are to die for!"

anie_m shared a tip "Incomplete Plot - No Mystery Here, thebook isn't horrible or anything. In fact, I really liked Ware's writing style. IT is unique and easy-to-read. However, the story just dragged on and on and on...There was but too much focus on a 6 month old baby Fraya, how can a 6 month old occupy so much of the book? However, so many interesting ideas in the story that were brought up, but then they were just sort of deserted. Book is centered around playing a game that involves lying, however, events that happened before leading to the circumstances is barely explored. So while reading you're supposed to immerse in the story of The Lying Game, there isn't enough story to engage in. The four main characters, Isa, Fatima, Karen, and  Thea have supposedly cemented a strong friendship during their time at Salten House, (BoardignSchool that they all went to, where they all befriended eachother) but they were only together a mere 12 months, and we virtually get no background from their time together. Exploring the past more would have added a lot to the imagination of the story, and certainly invested the reader in what was to come later. I don't want to spoil anything, but this was predictable. Ware's previous novels have twists and turns and I was guessing til the end. In this one, not so much, not the best psychological thriller I had in mind. Will definitely, however, try a different title by the author."

jessica_pierre_3741 shared a tip "An edge of your seat story from the very beginning! Ruth ware has created characters so real you’ll think they’re really sitting there with you. The plot keeps you guessing until the very last page! 🤩🤩"

annalee_grout shared a tip "I’m in love with Ruth Ware’s writing style and how she tells the story with twists and turns that keep you guessing! I will say that this book was not my favorite, but I guess that’s what happens when I pick a book about lying. It ended with a good ending though in which I am very glad! I would still recommend this book to anyone who loves mystery and deceitfulness!"