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By Philippe Besson

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Philippe Besson's Lie With Me is a passionate gay love novel that probes themes of love, identity, and societal pressure. The novel relates to a young man who reminisces about an intense yet short-lived love affair he had as a young man. Against the 1980s France backdrop, the novel describes the ardor and anguish of first love when it was hard to be gay. Besson's prose is beautiful and suggestive, inviting readers into the emotional process of the protagonist. As the narrator recalls memories of the relationship, he discloses the effect it had on his life and identity. The novel is a subtle yet potent examination of desire, secrecy, and longing for connection. Lie With Me also addresses the difficulties of accepting oneself in a less open world. Philippe Besson's writing is tender and affectionate, and his story is both heartbreaking and accessible. This novel will appeal to readers who enjoy introspective, people-focused romance that tackles authentic emotional conflicts. Lie With Me is a beautiful ode to love transcending time and convention.