Review of The Invention of Lying (2009) by Carlton R — 19 Jul 2013

A bit daft but there are some funny lines.

This review of The Invention of Lying (2009) was written by Carlton R on 19 Jul 2013.

The Invention of Lying has generally received mixed reviews.

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