Skip to content

Arrête avec tes mensonges

A Novel
Pages
160
Published
2019
Language
English

Synopsis

A writer known for his vivid imagination, who as a child was constantly told to "stop lying," decides to tell the truth for the first time in this book. He reveals a profound, long-held secret love that has finally caught up with him. This is not a story of family drama or revenge, but a deeply personal account of a significant relationship.

About the author

P
Philippe Besson

Philippe Besson (born 29 January 1967 in Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire, Charente) is a French novelist, playwright and screenwriter. Trained as a lawyer and formerly a human-resources executive, he published his first novel, En l'absence des hommes, in 2001, winning the Prix Emmanuel-Roblès; his second, Son frère, was adapted for film by Patrice Chéreau in 2003. He writes intimate, autobiographical fiction about memory, desire and loss, and became internationally known for Arrête avec tes mensonges (...

Characters

Philippe BessonProtagonist
All characters in Arrête avec tes mensonges

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Arrête avec tes mensonges a true story?

    Philippe Besson's novel is a work of autofiction, drawing heavily on his own experiences and a significant relationship from his youth, blurring the lines between memoir and fiction.

  • Does Arrête avec tes mensonges have a film adaptation?

    The book was adapted into a French film titled "Lie With Me" (Arrête avec tes mensonges) in 2022, directed by Olivier Peyon.

Read all 3 reviews