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''The Liar'' (published 1992 ) is Stephen Fry 's first Novel . The book relates the life of Adrian Healey, a student at Cambridge University . This book takes the reader from the protagonist’s boy; however, despite his image, and despite regarding sex as his "public pride", he finds himself unable to express his love for the beautiful Hugo Cartwright. Adrian suffers this through his school days, not to mention a tedious job working with potatoes and darker experiences of unrequited love. It is during his University years, though, that the story of his life takes a more extraordinary turn. This is where he meets the slightly eccentric Professor Donald Trefusis, and becomes involved in what may or may not be international Espionage . Professor Trefusis makes an appearance in another of Stephen Fry ’s books, ''Paperweight'', in which one can read twenty-two of his radio broadcasts. The book is noted for its Wit and humour, as well as its often outrageous references to various Homosexual experiences. The narrative is also very odd in many ways; Adrian is the 'liar' and lies habitually to other characters; accordingly, in the book, whole chapters are later revealed to be fictitious, though the reader has no prior warning. This manner of sudden revelation occurs at various points throughout the book, placing respectable characters in scandalous situations and juxtaposing humor and triviality with darker themes. |
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