Review of The Invention of Lying (2009) by John G — 14 Nov 2011

Interesting idea, yet the follow through is this inappropriate mess.

This review of The Invention of Lying (2009) was written by John G on 14 Nov 2011.

The Invention of Lying has generally received mixed reviews.

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