Liar Question
I keep being asked the same basic question about Liar so I thought that I would answer it here before pushing it across to the Liar FAQ. My answer is not a spoiler as it touches on stuff that is revealed in the first few pages.
The question is:
- Q: What do I know is true that Micah tells us?
A: It’s not straight forward for me to answer this question. What I thought I knew about Micah changed as I wrote the book. But I can tell you that all Micah’s fundamentals are absolutely true. Her race, her age, her gender, her neighbourhood—she is from the East Village of New York City, her parents. I also know that she had a relationship with Zach, which was reciprocal. Her mourning for him is absolutely real.
I do know more beyond that but it’s spoilery. Hope that satisfies those who’ve been asking.
For those of you who’ve read it and are wondering what other people are thinking about it you should check out the spoiler thread. You should also have a look at the FAQ thread where people have been sharing some interesting thoughts about the book and asking some curly questions.
Posted by Justine at 20:12, 19 November 2009 under Liar | 2 Comments »
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Summer Says:
NEVER doubted that stuff. (The publishers apparently did, though.)
November 20th, 2009 at 10:02 am
Sally Says:
Thank you! My friend said Micah imagined being with Zach but I knew it was real!
November 20th, 2009 at 11:03 am