58 pages • 1 hour read
Ruth WareThe Lying Game
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Ruth Ware's psychological thriller, The Lying Game, four women—Isa, Fatima, Thea, and Kate—are summoned back to Salten by a text from Kate, leading them to confront a secret from 17 years ago when they hid the body of Kate's father, Ambrose. As their past deceit threatens to unravel, they must navigate a web of lies while dealing with personal challenges, strained friendships, and looming exposure. Sensitive topics include addiction and abuse.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Ruth Ware’s The Lying Game captivates with its suspenseful and atmospheric narrative, weaving a tale of deep friendships and buried secrets. Critics praise Ware's knack for setting and tension but note some sluggish pacing and less compelling character depth. Readers seeking a slow-burn thriller will find it engaging, though not groundbreaking.
Who Should Read The Lying Game?
Fans of psychological thrillers like Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn and The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins will enjoy Ruth Ware's The Lying Game. This reader appreciates intricate, suspenseful plots centered on dark secrets, complex friendships, and unexpected twists. Ideal for those who thrive on tension and unraveling mysteries.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Modern Classic Fiction
Relationships: Friendship
Values/Ideas: Truth & Lies