Lies: A novel

By Enrique de Hériz

Book Overview

An intricately wrought, multilayered novel, Lies ranges from the present to deep in the past. Told through two narratives, the stories are both brutal and exciting. Together these stories illuminate... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385517947
• ISBN13: 9780385517942
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Nan A. Talese
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 1.4" x 6.6"

Customer Reviews

Intriguing and haunting read

Just happened upon this book in a book store and fell in love with its premise and strong main character. The viewpoint of the daughter to me was not as effective, but at times memorable. For example she writes that she can always tell what her mother is thinking, and if she'd only speak up, then at least she could argue with her. I highly recommended the book for its intruiguing approach to unraveling a woman's dilemna. Dana Bagshaw

The Lies that Bind a Family

An excellent novel. The premise of the book is a mistaken belief that a family member died and the ramifications for the family. The interchanging points of view from the supposedly decesased mother and her daughter highlight many other lies that have governed the conduct of this family. The discovery and the shedding of the lies lead to a renewed family strength while the plot makes the book a page turner. A very enjoyable and enlightening read.