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Summary: A different type of page turner
Review: Dair Canard has problems, big ones. A compulsive liar with a drinking problem, she has a husband that seems to have something to hide, parents who have separated, and a close friend whose recent and suspicious death was bizarre to say the least. Dair's life is definately spiraling out of control, and her lifetime of lying is starting to take it's toll.
This is a well written page turner with just enough twists to keep the reader guessing. My only criticism would be that I found the "animal telepathy" angle a little difficult to swallow. Even an animal lover such as myself grew tired of the endless references to the character's pets. That said, this is still a enjoyable, albeit unusual mystery novel worth reading.
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Summary: Fact or Fiction
Review: Dair Canard is a master at lying. She has embellished on so many stories that she cannot tell fact from fiction anymore. She realizes her problem when her lying begins to affect her relationship with her husband Peyton. Addiction and lies are at the centre of this novel. Dair has a drinking problem, something else which she cannot admit to herself. Peyton has his own addiction which he struggles with every day. In the midst of these problems, there is a murder mystery unraveling. The death of Dair and Peyton's close friend, Craig. Kittle throws some twists and turns into this plot and we are able to see the wonderful character development along the way. The whole premise of this story is to communicate, with each other and with all creatures, respect for one another is of utmost importance. Dair has to learn to be honest with those around her and herself. I loved Katrina Kittle's first novel, Traveling Light. It was an amazing story told with heartfelt honesty. This follow up, while different than her first novel, is equally as good. The writing grabs you and doesn't let go. I can't wait for her next creation.
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Summary: Magical!
Review: For those of us who were left in a constant state of craving after reading Katrina Kittle's first book, Traveling Light, her second novel is a strange blessing. It has satisfied our need to read more from this brilliant young writer with a thrilling and profound novel, but it has left us with an intensified desire for more. Two Truths and a Lie will literally change the reader's life. Things will forever look different, deeper. I do not read mystery novels, in spite of the thrill they bring, they always leave me unsatisfied, lacking. I believe this is due to the fact that they are usually missing a second layer, a depth that makes you feel you just stole a glance at part of the meaning of life. In Katrina Kittle's case, that is exactly the strength of the book. The mystery is almost a sideline to the novel's agenda: to explore human relationships with all beings. Reading Two Truths and a Lie is a reevaluation of our values and understanding of life. Our view of animals will be changed forever. I found myself reliving my whole life, remembering my relationships with animals and discovering many things I had missed before, about them, about myself, about the people I love and don't love. I watch dogs and cats now with my new eyes. I see them and feel them, their happiness, their pain, their unconditional love. It has brought a whole new set of dear friends into my life. Friends that have always been there but I had failed to notice to what degree. The insightful ruminations on reincarnation and death will reach people from all backgrounds. Their truth and universality will unravel our own mysteries as the novel's mystery reveals itself, each character undressing slowly, painfully, with utter grace and courage. I recommend this book to anyone looking for days of exhilarating immersion in a world where everything seems upside down, but where they will find many pieces of themselves whispering wisely about their truths.
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Summary: A page-turnng mystery--and so much more!
Review: From the first page, Two Truths and A Lie grabbed me and wouldn't let go. It's one of those rare, delicious books that sweeps you up and keeps you up past your bedtime as you travel deeper and deeper into the labyrinth of deception and intrigue that author Katrina Kittle has so masterfully crafted. I loved that this book is even more than a top-notch page-turner of a mystery. It's also a complex psychological portrait of Dair Canard, a compulsive liar who finds herself tangled up in her own untruths. I relished the rich layers that addiction, animal communication, sexual identity and the ambiguity of relationship add to this story. Most compelling is Dair's dawning realization that, more than anyone else, she has deceived herself. Before the truth can set her free, she has to go about the tough business of dis-covering the lies she's lived, peeling away layers of self-deception and denial to find herself. All this and a dynamite murder mystery, too! Like Kittle's first novel, Traveling Light, you quickly realize you are in the hands of a master with the most fascinating kinds of stories to tell'fiction that rings true. I can't wait to see where Kittle's next book takes us! Two Truths leaves me hungry for more.
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Summary: Engrossing!!!
Review: I cannot say enough wonderful things about this book. I was sucked in from page one and was very sad to leave these characters when I finished the last page. Ms. Kittle is unquestionably talented and will surely make her mark in the literary world. If you enjoy mindbending experiences, this is a book for you. The characters are believable and three-dimensional, and the story takes you to places you never knew you were headed for. Add it to your cart right now. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS EXCELLENT BOOK.
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Summary: Incredible mystery
Review: I could not put the book down. I read in 3 days and wished I did not have to go to work only to finish it.
I will try other of her books!
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Summary: BEST KEPT SECRET
Review: I loved reading this book! I could not put it down! The mystery itself was a page-turner, but the character development is what made this book so rich with depth. Dair, an alcoholic who has lied to her husband since she first met him, goes through enough pain to finally agree to rehab. The relationship between a child's addiction and her parent's is a compelling part of the story in itself. Dair's mother's ability to communicate with animals was another aspect of the book which was profoundly thought-provoking. Ms. Kittle's novel was a powerful look at the dark side. One I am glad I didn't miss.
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Summary: Amazing character depth
Review: I rarely love a book enough to recommend it, let alone spend 10 minutes typing up a review of it. I'm an editor, so it's my nature to find the weaknesses in everything I read, but I simply adored every detail of _Two Truths and a Lie_. How rare for a popular-fiction mystery novel to have true character development *and* a plot! I'm one of those who always figures out the who-done-it way too early and finds little reason to finish the book (except to skim the important bits to see that I'm right). This time, I figured it out with only a hundred pages to go, and I didn't want to miss a word all the way to the end. Dair, Peyton, and their friends, family and animals were real down to the last detail. Anyone who has ever struggled with an addiction (or loved someone who has) must read this book. Also a must for understanding compulsive lying.
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Summary: Speechless
Review: I read Ms. Kittle's first book and thought that she could not be topped. But, in her second book, Ms. Kittle has almost done just thought. In her suspensful novel, each page turn brings a change of emotion and reality flies off the page. Readers will begin to think that the characters are real, their probloems real, and the story actually happened. Ms. Kittle's novel has left me speechless and in awe of her writing. The novel is a must read for any reader and an excellent follow-up to TRAVELING LIGHT, the first masterpiece by Ms. Kittle.
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Summary: A well-written mystery with real character development
Review: I simply adored every detail of _Two Truths and a Lie_. How rare for a popular-fiction mystery novel to have true character development *and* a plot! I'm one of those who always figures out the who-done-it way too early and finds little reason to finish the book (except to skim the important bits to see that I'm right). This time, I didn't want to miss a word all the way to the end. Dair, Peyton, and their friends, family and animals were real down to the last detail. Anyone who has ever struggled with an addiction (or loved someone who has) must read this book. Also a must for understanding compulsive lying.
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