In Lie to Me, Ethan wakes up one day to a note from his wife saying she has run away and not to look for her. Then he proceeds to think and act like a guilty crazed person, so that the police are forced to consider him as their prime suspect. Through flashbacks, we learn more about the couple, such as they are both incredibly unlikable people who treated each other horribly.
Part of the problem with this book is that it over promises and under delivers. A lot of the "lies" advertised by the title are really just things the couple didn't tell each other, which surely would have come to light in a real relationship. Character development also comes across as lacking realism, with people just changing all of a sudden instead of slowly becoming a better person. And in the end, the motivations and what really happened are pretty far-fetched.
I did find the book to be a page-turner, designed to misdirect you until the big reveal. Though it lacks realism, it's a fun read none-the-less, so it's worth checking out if you're looking for a domestic mystery/thriller.
Readaroo Rating: 3 stars
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