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Get ready to explore Lies and Weddings and its meaning. Our full analysis and study guide provides an even deeper dive with character analysis and quotes explained to help you discover the complexity and beauty of this book.

Lies and Weddings Summary and Study Guide

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Part 1: “Hong Kong, 1995, & Greshamsbury” - Part 2: “Hawaii”

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Lies and Weddings Parts 1-2 Summary & Analysis

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Part 3: “London”

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Part 4: “Marrakech”

Part 4 Lies and Weddings Part 4 Summary & Analysis

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Part 5: “Beverly Hills”

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Part 6: “Venice”

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