The Liar
by Stephen Fry

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Book Review: A good introduction to Stephen Fry
Summary: 5 Stars

The Liar seems in some way to hint at an autobiography (though this was fully achieved in his later book, 'Moab is my Washpot'). Adrian Healey - Fry's protagonist - is an overachiever with no sense of right or wrong as he passes through school into university with little effort and much disrespect. There, he is challenged by Professor Donal Trefusis to produce a truly original work. Adrian seemingly achieves this, though Trefusis appears to know better. From this point on, the story moves cleverly forward, leading into strange territory and the recesses of Stephen Fry's mind.

If irreverent, taboo-busting, sexually explicit writing disturbs you, stay away from this book. If, on the other hand, you are open-minded enough to enjoy outrageous, in-your-face British humour, you should give 'The Liar' a test drive. I am often quoted as saying that Europeans read American literature but that Americans seem loathe to reciprocate. Well here's your chance to begin to understand the cultural differences that make us so alike yet so unique. You may not always understand the references to cricket. You may not always appreciate the British Public School jargon. But then we, too, get totally lost with the seemingly incomprehensible rules of baseball, and the unintelligible street talk of American youth.

Stephen Fry has a razor sharp mind and a very special wit. His story won't disappoint, and his storytelling is a literary treasure.

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