Brad Meltzer’s Book of Lies is a fabulously fast read.
He is a master at chapter openings and closings. Every single one propels the reader further into the book. He also has delightfully short chapters that make one more chapter fly by.
I’m not a huge thriller reader, but I did enjoy his intricate plotting. The Cain and Abel story tied into the plot in a refreshingly new way. Being a comic book lover, I loved how his story related to the birth of Superman.
Calvin, the main character, is worth spending a novel with. His conflict with his father is completely relatable. I found myself rooting for him to give up and to keep believing in his dad throughout the book.
This is how Meltzer’s website describes his book:
In Chapter Four of the Bible, Cain kills Abel. It is the world’s most famous murder. But the Bible is silent about one key detail: the weapon Cain used to kill his brother. That weapon is still lost to history.
In 1932, Mitchell Siegel was killed by three gunshots to his chest. While mourning, his son dreamed of a bulletproof man and created the world’s greatest hero: Superman. And like Cain’s murder weapon, the gun used in this unsolved murder has never been found.
Until now.
Sounds intriguing. Cain and Abel Wow. Good rebirth.
It’s a really creative spin on the old story. Meltzer is phenomenal at plotting weaving in historical references without losing any punch.
I AM a huge thriller reader, so I’ll have to add this to my to-read list. Sounds like a fascinating spin on a traditional Bible tale. If only it had been my text during Sunday school… I’d have paid more attention! 😉
August, I found a list of authors with amazing craft whose books were analyzed by Margie Lawson. I’m slowly reading through them all. 🙂
It’s a very cool take on something we are familiar with. But Meltzer brings a freshness that is completely unexpected. 🙂 LOL. Too bad Sunday school couldn’t have allowed for reading and discussing these kinds of books. Would have made me clamor to go!