Liar

A perceptive and exquisitely observed novel, Liar should win Gundar-Goshen a wide international readership -- Hannah Beckerman * Observer *
Takes 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 love * ELLE, Books of the Year 2019 *
Has the momentum of a psychological thriller * Daily Mail *
A provocative examination of the consequences of deception, Gundar-Goshen's novel is a moral mystery for the thinking reader -- Lucy Scholes * Financial Times *
A plot that thrills at every twist and turn... beautifully written * The Irish Times *
A piercing and razor-sharp social commentary that deftly explores how quickly and widely lies can travel, and how we approach issues of morality -- Culturefly
Liar 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 - sacred -- Mia Levitin * Spectator *
Is 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 book * Elinor Lipman, author of Good Riddance and The Inn at Lake Devine *
It's been a while since I read such a good book that touched me so deeply and strongly... Wonderful * Amos Oz *
Gundar-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 strays * Observer *
As a psychologist, Gundar-Goshen wanted to imagine why someone might weave such a story and what effect it would have on her * Jewish Chronicle *
A psychological page-turner, rich in setting, character, and wisdom * Kirkus (starred review) *
Hypnotic ... entertaining and suffused with erotic tension ... A fascinating if troubling read * The Lady *
Gundar-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 film * Pendora Magazine *
A unique and beautifully written novel that explores the ethics and consequences of lying * CUB Magazine *
An 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 #MeToo * New Books Magazine *
A timely exploration of lies and how willing we are to be deceived... * Jewish Renaissance *
All the smart people will be reading this one this summer * Mr Porter *
Thorny 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 ourselves * Saga *
And 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 breath * Lizzy’s Literary Life *
A 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 jacket * A Life in Books *
Another tour de force from Gundar-Goshen * Shiny New Books *
An altogether darker, sharply observed entertainment * Traveller Magazine *