Deserialize Json to C# bool

Question

I need help with a very simple question. How can I deserialize the json below to a C# bool without creating a wrapping root object. Thanks.

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{"valid":false}
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Answer 1

If you are using Json.Net:

string json = @"{""valid"":true}";

var jo = JObject.Parse(json);
bool flag = jo.SelectToken("valid").Value<bool>();