The King of Lies
by John Hart
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Author: John HartEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-04-03
ISBN: 0312363753
Number of pages: 400
Publisher: Minotaur Books
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Book Review: "Dallas" meets "All in the Family"
Summary: 4 Stars
Unlike other reviewers I don't really like to rehash the books storyline, rather I like to understand more of the subtext or my reaction to the storyline. I felt that the author may have piled on the tragedy a bit thick in this family plot as just about every one of the seven deadly sins make a showing in this story.
The wounded son, our story's hero somehow personally evolves beyond his father's domination and is ultimately able to deal with many of the family secrets. The Southern small town privacy within the family unit and the abused family secrets further direct much of the characters actions in this Peyton Place.
The dysfunction of this family was tragic and the impact upon the family members profound with an ending that provided redemption for the survivors. It would have been interesting to have the book explore in greater depth the process of our hero's evolution.
I recommend this read.
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