Lie With Me
Lie With Me
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Brief
149
Novel • Fiction
Southwest France • 1980s
2017
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Lie With Me by Philippe Besson is a novel that explores a young person's experience with first love in 1984 France. The narrative follows the individual's journey through intense emotions, secrecy, and identity as they navigate an intimate relationship with a peer, reflecting on how these experiences shape their future.
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Nostalgic
Emotional
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
78,531 ratings
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Review Roundup
Lie With Me by Philippe Besson is lauded for its poetic language and poignant exploration of first love and longing. Critics praise its emotional depth and narrative intimacy, though some feel its pace is slow and plot predictable. The translation captures the novel's melancholy tone effectively, resonating with readers seeking a reflective and touching story.
Who Should Read Lie With Me?
A reader who enjoys Lie With Me by Philippe Besson likely appreciates poignant, lyrical storytelling and themes of first love and nostalgia. Fans of André Aciman’s Call Me by Your Name and Julian Barnes’ The Sense of an Ending would enjoy this intimate exploration of memory and desire set against the backdrop of 1980s France.
78,531 ratings
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149
Novel • Fiction
Southwest France • 1980s
2017
Adult
18+ years
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