A review by kristianawithak
Society of Lies by Lauren Ling Brown

3.0

 

I love a book I can read over a weekend. Society of Lies is a compelling debut that was engaging to read. I enjoy the campus novel told through flashbacks. I think this works well for older readers who still enjoy a campus setting. 

Mysteries are always fun and Lauren Ling Brown brings a great perspective addressing race, elitism and money. 

I’ve read a few novels that discuss gaining admittance to prestigious schools and dealing with the outsiderness of never quite belonging due to race or economic status. It is an important theme to dissect. 

Society of Lies does a lot to address race, elitism, family relationships, money, acceptance all within the walls of Princeton. I love the crap Princeton gets in novels. I think there are many novels spent talking about their secret societies and social clubs.

She studied at Princeton and this is her first novel. 

I was frustrated by the miscommunication trope. It is not a plot device I enjoy.