Book · 2020 · New York Times reviewed
The Liar's Dictionary
Why people recommend it
The Liar's Dictionary is a witty and inventive novel by Eley Williams that alternates between a Victorian lexicographer and a modern-day intern dealing with fictitious entries in a reference project. On The Book Review podcast episode titled Navigating the Maze of Paying for College, released on July 18, 2024, Pamela Paul brought up the book during a discussion of recent literary coverage. Pamela Paul mentioned that a review had recently been published for such a book, specifically identifying The Liar's Dictionary by Eley Williams, and expressed admiration by describing it as a delightful review. The host's reference highlighted the critical reception of Williams's novel, drawing attention to the charm, cleverness, and linguistic playfulness that characterized both the book itself and the accompanying critical evaluation. By highlighting the review, the podcast connected listeners with a playful and intellectually stimulating work of fiction centered on language, history, and human deception. This brief mention served to celebrate intelligent storytelling and encouraged the audience to explore a novel that playfully examines the quirks and vulnerabilities inherent in human communication and lexicography.
Who recommended it
- Pamela Paul Recommended
Pamela Paul — 1 mention
“and you reviewed recently one such book The Liars dictionary by Ellie Williams which I just it's a delightful review”