Another gem from Other Press...

 

If you want translated works that are top notch, Other Press is the way to go. I've been a fan for years now. This publishing house always seems to outdo itself with each new book it releases. This time round, we have The Little Liar by Pascale Robert-Diard, translated by Adriana Hunter. The book was released on February 20th. And, from the reviews I've read, it is French Literature at its finest. 

So, what is the story about? Well, according to the book's summary...

This sharp, compelling legal drama from an acclaimed French journalist explores why a teenage victim lied about her rape and how the disadvantaged become scapegoats.

At 15, Lisa was a typical teenager, at times rebellious and impulsive, adjusting to newfound attention from boys and men. But when her demeanor takes a sudden turn, her teachers suspect something worse than adolescent moodiness. Lisa eventually confesses that she’s been abused, multiple times, and suspicion quickly falls on Marco, a worker who had done projects at her parents’ house. With his troubled history of drinking, unemployment, and casual sex, he’s sentenced without hesitation to 10 years in prison.

While others consider the matter settled and want to move on, guilt eats away at Lisa. No longer a minor, she drops her family’s hotshot Parisian lawyer ahead of the appeal hearing and makes a surprise visit to the office of a local attorney, Alice. Unassuming yet dogged in seeking justice, Alice agrees to represent her, and bring to light the painful truths obscured by Lisa’s past lies.

Drawing on years of experience covering trials, Pascale Robert-Diard combines keen insight and a vivid, powerful writing style in this story at the intersection of the #MeToo movement and class inequality.

Wow! How can I not read this book, right? It sounds so freaking good! First off, that book cover is perfect. I love the image with the title - immediately draws you in, and has you asking a thousand questions. Secondly, the summary - Whoa! The story sounds unputdownable! Immediately I am suspicious of Lisa, her motives, her story, Marco, and everyone. So many questions, so many feelings. And, third, it's an Other Press book, which means it is going to be a damn good read. So, the question remains, what am I waiting for? I need to start reading The Little Liar ASAP! And you, you need to make sure to get your hands on a copy. I know you won't want to miss out on Other Press' latest must-read.

And now, I'm off to grab my copy, along with a cuppa. Hope you are enjoying this Tuesday morning. Happy reading!

Thank you to Other Press for providing me with a copy of this book!