A review by ebrinkley
The Lies That Bind by Emily Giffin

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

2.5

While I read it quickly, it left something to be desired. I didn’t like how 9/11 was used in this book. If you’re going to use a tragedy like that in your novel, you have to do it well. Giffin’s use of the trauma that thousands of real people experienced and are still dealing with the circumstances of losing loved ones should not be used as a cover up for a character like Grant. It wasn’t disrespectful but it almost could have been and I just wish she had provided that fateful day with more development and greater empathy.