Writer’s Desk: Lie Well

When being interviewed by The Paris Review (as all the greats were, once upon a time), John Cheever was asked about how to be true to reality in fiction. His response: It seems to me that falsehood is a critical element in fiction. Part of the thrill of being told a story is the chance …

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Published on September 28, 2025 05:00
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