Lies and Deceit Quotes in In The Woods

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #4

"I saw this guy come down the road and go into the estate." (3.75)

Mel suspects Damian is lying. No one else saw this man…

Quote #5

When I first went to boarding school I told my dormmates I had a twin brother. (3.198)

Seems like Rob has been lying for a long time. Why does Rob lie? Is it to gain sympathy from other people? To make himself feel better? Honestly: We're asking.

Quote #6

Sam has tendency to directness that I've always found slightly startling, in a detective. (5.45)

As a liar, Rob seems to be surprised that other people don't actually live their lives in a haze of deceit.