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The Lying Game Audiobook Review
Four old friends reunite when a buried secret resurfaces and the story they told about the past begins to split apart.
A little more about the listen
The Lying Game trades Verity’s claustrophobic marriage for a more atmospheric mystery about friendship, loyalty, and the consequences of a shared lie. The four women are bound by something they did as teenagers, and the present-day threat is the possibility that someone else finally knows.
The listening experience
Imogen Church gives the audiobook a poised, quietly tense performance that suits Ruth Ware’s slow reveal structure. Her control helps the shifting memories feel deliberate rather than confusing.
Best for
Listeners who want female friendship, buried history, and a more atmospheric kind of psychological suspense.
The honest note
This is a moodier, slower-burn listen than Verity, with tension built through atmosphere and memory rather than constant shock reveals.
Worth considering for listeners who want female friendship, buried history, and a more atmospheric kind of psychological suspense. The honest note is the deciding reservation to weigh before spending a credit: This is a moodier, slower-burn listen than Verity, with tension built through atmosphere and memory rather than constant shock reveals.
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