Review: Extremely interested and very well-written
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 12, 2014
"Why Lying Works" is by far one of the most interesting books that I have come across in awhile, and also one of the most well-written. It's a topic that everyone is familiar about; I mean, we're around lies all day and they influence many of the things around us (maybe even more so than we would like to know) all of the time, and they probably always will. But to come across a book dedicated totally towards lies really had me intrigued and I quickly found my self indulging in what Brett Carter has to offer.The first thing that stood out to me about this author is the nature of the writing style; it's professional and clear, yet with a conversational and smooth tone that ultimately makes the read formal and sophisticated, yet pleasurable read at the same time - an interesting blend, but one executed flawlessly nevertheless.I was confused at first before I delved into the book, would the author defend lying or attack the very purpose of it? I was pleasantly surprised to find that the book's assertion is predominately based on a positive one, that 'honesty is the best policy' - but he does explain, from an unbiased point, of the influence and impact that lies do have between humans, and their inevitability between human relations. As he even says in his book description, "Lies are the cause of our greatest bliss, disappointments, discoveries, enlightenment, and heartache." this holds a lot of truth and if this strikes a chord with you, then I propose that the book merits a careful read from you - as it really has a lot to offer.