Why people recommend it
Liars is a darkly witty and psychologically astute novel by Sarah Manguso that explores the complex dynamics of marriage, female ambition, and domestic resentment from the perspective of a writer married to a visual artist. On The Book Review podcast episode titled Book Club: 'The Hypocrite,' by Jo Hamya, Lauren Christensen recommended Sarah Manguso's book Liars to listeners. Christensen grouped it alongside Danzy Senna's Colored Television, noting that both compelling works are told specifically from the unique perspectives of female writers who happen to be married to artists. Earlier, on the episode titled 10 Books to Check Out This Summer, Liz Egan also enthusiastically recommended Sarah Manguso's novel. Egan playfully described the book as a psychological dread domestic novel, assuring listeners who might consider themselves scaredy-cats, wusses, or wimps—a badge she proudly suggested wearing—that they would likely enjoy Liars by Sarah Manguso as a thrilling alternative to traditional horror stories. Across both podcast mentions, reviewers praised the novel for its sharp social commentary, its relatable marital tensions, and its ability to deliver intense psychological suspense without relying on traditional genre tropes.
Who recommended it
- Lauren Christensen Recommended
- Liz Egan Recommended
Lauren Christensen — 1 mention
“but I guess just in recent reading and viewing there's Dany senna's colored television as well as Sarah Mango's Liars which are both told from the perspectives of female writers who are married to artists”
Liz Egan — 1 mention
“however I do have a scary novel a psychological dread domestic novel that if you are a scaredy cat or wuss or wimp like me and we should wear it proudly I think some of you might like liars by Sarah manguso”