Review of The Invention of Lying (2009) by Chris T — 16 Mar 2011

Extremely good and funny. Lol at truth tellers!

This review of The Invention of Lying (2009) was written by Chris T on 16 Mar 2011.

The Invention of Lying has generally received mixed reviews.

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