Perceptive and exquisitely observed'Observer'Provocative'Financial Times'Has the momentum of a psychological thriller'Daily MailNofar is just an average teenage girl - so average,she's almost invisible. Serving customers ice cream all summer long,she is desperate for some kind of escape. One afternoon,a terrible lie slips from her tongue. And suddenly everyone wants to talk to her: the press,her schoolmates,and the boy upstairs - the only one who knows the truth.A heart-stopping novel about deception and its consequences,Liar brilliantly explores how far a lie can travel - and how much we are willing to believe.
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Publisher: Pushkin PressISBN: 9781782274056Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm
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A perceptive and exquisitely observed novel,Liar should win Gundar-Goshen a wide international readershipTakes a delicate and timely topic-false accusation of attempted sexual assault-and spins a plot of coming-of-age confusion,complex motives,human suffering and familial loveHas the momentum of a psychological thrillerA provocative examination of the consequences of deception,Gundar-Goshen's novel is a moral mystery for the thinking readerA plot that thrills at every twist and turn... beautifully writtenA piercing and razor-sharp social commentary that deftly explores how quickly and widely lies can travel,and how we approach issues of moralityLiar offers a modern twist on the Cinderella story... the sheer charm of the storytelling,peppered with the author's dry wit... leaves nothing - not suicide,not even the Holocaust - sacredIs it possible to marvel at/enjoy/admire/every page of a novel I swear to a Yes,in the case of the joy-read that is Ayelet Gundar-Goshen's Liar... What a wonderful bookIt's been a while since I read such a good book that touched me so deeply and strongly... WonderfulGundar-Goshen is not only an award-winning novelist,she's also a psychologist,and her lightly worn clinical expertise sharpens a witty,nuanced exploration of the treacherous grey area into which Nofar straysAs a psychologist,Gundar-Goshen wanted to imagine why someone might weave such a story and what effect it would have on herA psychological page-turner,rich in setting,character,and wisdomHypnotic...entertaining and suffused with erotic tension...A fascinating if troubling readGundar-Goshen moves so seamlessly between the plot twists and builds such a vivid and suspenseful story that the book feels like it could be wonderfully translated into filmA unique and beautifully written novel that explores the ethics and consequences of lyingAn immensely enjoyable read. Gundar-Goshen has crafted her characters well and their struggles,triumphs and mistakes are all too tragically plausible,particularly in the era of fake news,social media and #MeTooA timely exploration of lies and how willing we are to be deceived...All the smart people will be reading this one this summerThorny subject for the age of #MeToo,but the author writes with style,humour and compassion about the lies we tell ourselves,the better to live with ourselvesAnd there,in a nutshell,Ayelet Gundar-Goshen nails it again... This is not to be missed. Particularly in our zeitgeist... sometimes I had to catch a breathA thoroughly enjoyable novel with a clear message: lies tend to lead to a deeper deception that can only end in tears. Rare for a lesson in morality to be delivered with such acuity and style - rather like that jacketAnother tour de force from Gundar-GoshenAn altogether darker,sharply observed entertainment
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