This is a slow burning psychological thriller about four women whose lies as teenagers has come back to haunt them. It is separated into chapters, describing the game they play 'the Lying Game': Tell a lie, stick to your story, don't get caught, etc., so you see how the game is played.
In the middle of the night Isa receives the text she hoped would never come from Kate. "I need you." She and her other friends, Thea and Fatima, all head to Salten to be with Kate. None have been back since that fateful date years ago when they were mysteriously expelled after Kate's father Ambrose died.
Atmospheric and sometimes downright creepy, this is a riveting story written by one of the best suspense novelists out there. There is no outright shock here, and arguably no dramatic twists to talk about, but Ware has intricately woven a story about real-life characters and how it feels looking back on your past, managing to make it both chilling and gripping. The metaphors and the lyrical prose are accomplished and beautiful, and Ware's writing really shines through in this gentle suspense novel.
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Ruth Ware simply writes consistently top notch thrillers.
It is often said that life would be boring if everyone liked the same things and it is clear from the reviews on here that Ruth Ware is not everyone's cup of tea ... or not consistently, at any rate.I have now read four of Ruth Ware's five novels to date and I have thoroughly enjoyed every single one. "The Lying Game" is no exception. I won't rehash the plot - enough other reviewers have referenced that already. Ruth Ware simply writes consistently top notch thrillers. The settings and the characters are always credible and authentic, so the reader is never being asked to totally suspend belief in order to be drawn into the scenario being created. That authenticity makes everything relatable and provides a great platform on which to build and develop the plot.Ruth Ware is extremely good and drawing the reader in and gently, but irresistibly, building the tension. She doesn't use gimmicks or superficial shock tactics. She is more skilful than that. There is a deftness to the way that she gradually allows the backstory to emerge and reveal its relevance to later events.I only have "The Death of Mrs Westaway" left to read now and then I will have read all of Ruth Ware's published books thus far. If it anywhere near as good as the rest, then I will be very happy.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 February 2018
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 May 2020
I have now read four of Ruth Ware's five novels to date and I have thoroughly enjoyed every single one. "The Lying Game" is no exception. I won't rehash the plot - enough other reviewers have referenced that already. Ruth Ware simply writes consistently top notch thrillers. The settings and the characters are always credible and authentic, so the reader is never being asked to totally suspend belief in order to be drawn into the scenario being created. That authenticity makes everything relatable and provides a great platform on which to build and develop the plot.
Ruth Ware is extremely good and drawing the reader in and gently, but irresistibly, building the tension. She doesn't use gimmicks or superficial shock tactics. She is more skilful than that. There is a deftness to the way that she gradually allows the backstory to emerge and reveal its relevance to later events.
I only have "The Death of Mrs Westaway" left to read now and then I will have read all of Ruth Ware's published books thus far. If it anywhere near as good as the rest, then I will be very happy.
Ruth Ware simply writes consistently top notch thrillers.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 May 2020
It is often said that life would be boring if everyone liked the same things and it is clear from the reviews on here that Ruth Ware is not everyone's cup of tea ... or not consistently, at any rate.Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 May 2020
I have now read four of Ruth Ware's five novels to date and I have thoroughly enjoyed every single one. "The Lying Game" is no exception. I won't rehash the plot - enough other reviewers have referenced that already. Ruth Ware simply writes consistently top notch thrillers. The settings and the characters are always credible and authentic, so the reader is never being asked to totally suspend belief in order to be drawn into the scenario being created. That authenticity makes everything relatable and provides a great platform on which to build and develop the plot.
Ruth Ware is extremely good and drawing the reader in and gently, but irresistibly, building the tension. She doesn't use gimmicks or superficial shock tactics. She is more skilful than that. There is a deftness to the way that she gradually allows the backstory to emerge and reveal its relevance to later events.
I only have "The Death of Mrs Westaway" left to read now and then I will have read all of Ruth Ware's published books thus far. If it anywhere near as good as the rest, then I will be very happy.
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Satisfying, on-the-edge-of-your-seat good!!!
Reviewed in the United States on 26 March 2024
