LIAR, ALLEGED: A TELL-ALL
Celebrities, Sex, and All the Rest

by David Vass

Narrated by: Benjamin Koenig

Production by: David Vass

Revealing and Entertaining!

A provocative, entertaining, and brutally honest coming-of-age tale about a gay man in the 1950’s. David Vass begins with his childhood and his journey of self-discovery, career choices, friendships, and moments with celebrities like Ella Fitzgerald, Marilyn Monroe, Peggy Lee, and more.

David Vass, the author, writes a down-to-earth and blunt narrative about his sexual encounters, work relationships, and his life choices – drugs, and alcohol. He brings to light the stereotypical beliefs of society during the 1950s about gay men and women using humor and candid dialogue between characters. His career consisted of random and deliberate encounters, all of which he details in a serious yet highly entertaining and engaging manner, specifically his interactions with celebrities! The dialogue drives the narrative forward, enriching and defining events and interactions more completely. Vass takes time to develop each character and relationship accordingly. From start to finish, Vass’ words are raunchy, unexpected, hilariously twisted, and always honest and insightful!

The narrator, Benjamin Koenig, captures the personality of each character and projects it accurately to the listener. The emotional experiences of the characters are vividly portrayed. Koenig delivers with deliberate precision, amplifying the emotional turmoil and speech patterns. His voice-acting skills are perfect for this audiobook!

There are specific warnings concerning the level and nature of raunchiness and inappropriateness for children and those with delicate senses. Please be aware! Although I had been warned, I was still taken by surprise! However, this level is not for the sake of shock but rather to reinforce what gay men and women went through in the 1950s and on. Very insightful, fun, and emotionally hard-core! I highly recommend this book.

There were no issues with the quality or production of this audiobook.

Disclaimer: This Audiobook was provided free of charge by the author, narrator, and/or publisher in exchange for a non-biased, honest review.