The Book of Lies
The Book of Lies
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Fort Lauderdale, Florida • 2000s
2008
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Book of Lies by Brad Meltzer weaves a narrative connecting the murder of Abel, the biblical tale of the first murder, to a modern-day conspiracy surrounding the weapon used. The story follows a quest to uncover secrets hidden for millennia, intertwining history, thriller elements, and complex characters striving to solve an ancient mystery.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Dark
Adventurous
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Book of Lies by Brad Meltzer delivers an intriguing blend of historical mystery and thriller, garnering mixed reviews. Readers appreciate its fast-paced and gripping narrative, with a clever interweaving of biblical and comic book lore. However, some criticize its character development and plot complexity, which may hinder full engagement. Overall, it's a captivating read for fans of mystery thrillers.
Who Should Read The Book of Lies?
A reader who enjoys The Book of Lies by Brad Meltzer likely appreciates fast-paced thrillers with historical intrigue, similar to Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code. They are drawn to intricate plots involving conspiracies and biblical mysteries, relishing in a suspenseful blend of fact and fiction.
14,673 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
The Book of Lies intertwines elements from the Bible with a story about the creation of the iconic comic book character Superman, drawing connections between Cain and the murder of Superman's co-creator, Jerry Siegel's father.
Brad Meltzer was inspired to write The Book of Lies after learning about the unsolved murder of Mitchell Siegel, which indirectly led to the creation of Superman.
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The book explores the idea of hidden connections and mysteries throughout history, a recurring theme in Meltzer’s body of work.
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Novel • Fiction
Fort Lauderdale, Florida • 2000s
2008
Adult
18+ years
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