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tessa52's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
llamaburger32's review against another edition
4.0
The author effectively just wrote an ending where it was all a dream and where the twist was pretty predictable due to it being done so many times. But she does it so well. I loved the integration of fairy tales to try and explain what happened and the ending has me both sobbing and shocked. I’m still slightly confused as to how they were all there for the whole of summer 17, but their departure was beautiful and bittersweet. An overall amazing book. 4.5 stars
gabiwr's review against another edition
4.0
Beautifully written and unexpected plot twist.
I thought the writing was lovely and the narrative well crafted, but it is no secret that the novel's highlight is its last part: 'The Truth'.
'We Were Liars' was a pleasant read overall, but besides the great plot twist in the end, it was nothing exquisite, but if you ask me if this read was worth it, I'll answer that rightfully so!
Not many books with so-called plot twists manage to hit me with surprise. This one left me in awe staring at the ceiling, feeling like I was in Taylor Swift's song, exile: 'You never gave a warning sign (I gave so many signs)'.
I thought the writing was lovely and the narrative well crafted, but it is no secret that the novel's highlight is its last part: 'The Truth'.
'We Were Liars' was a pleasant read overall, but besides the great plot twist in the end, it was nothing exquisite, but if you ask me if this read was worth it, I'll answer that rightfully so!
Not many books with so-called plot twists manage to hit me with surprise. This one left me in awe staring at the ceiling, feeling like I was in Taylor Swift's song, exile: 'You never gave a warning sign (I gave so many signs)'.
keely_allardyce's review against another edition
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
mxna8628's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
almabritta's review against another edition
3.0
Book good but reading experience not as good. Overall ends up being okay!
mightyseabeast's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
The writing style was a bit odd, didn't flow super well and was from the perspective of the main character but at times felt like it was from the perspective of a child?? However the descriptions were exceptional, very poetic and impactful. It was a bit intense at the beginning with how many characters were being introduced, I didn't really feel much attachment to anyone besides the main character. The mystery to be solved had me confused and determined to continue reading to find answers. The plot twist at the end wasn't something I would have ever guessed. The book also touched on a series of deep real world themes such as mental health, racism, classism etc. Overall an entertaining and emotional book, would recommend.
bazpire's review against another edition
2.0
pretty sure this book gave me whiplash
i will say i was slightly surprised at the plot twist, it wasnt like “OMGGG THEYRE ALL DEAD OMG WHATTTT?,” it was more like “oh really? thats actually interesting” but it becamse more and more predictable at the talk of the house fire
a lot of the book didnt make sense to me.. i couldn’t tell what was a metaphor and what was literal its not very memorable, the only things i remember are cadance hits her head in some accident and cant remember stuff and she was seeing the ghosts of her dead cousins and bf or something
the whole book was confusing but my reasons for giving it a very generous 2 stars are
1. the plot twist was actually interesting
2. i enjoyed rhe writing style and how language flowed
3. touched on real world struggles like racism, abuse, and generational trauma (also affluenza if i may add)
i will say i was slightly surprised at the plot twist, it wasnt like “OMGGG THEYRE ALL DEAD OMG WHATTTT?,” it was more like “oh really? thats actually interesting” but it becamse more and more predictable at the talk of the house fire
a lot of the book didnt make sense to me.. i couldn’t tell what was a metaphor and what was literal its not very memorable, the only things i remember are cadance hits her head in some accident and cant remember stuff and she was seeing the ghosts of her dead cousins and bf or something
the whole book was confusing but my reasons for giving it a very generous 2 stars are
1. the plot twist was actually interesting
2. i enjoyed rhe writing style and how language flowed
3. touched on real world struggles like racism, abuse, and generational trauma (also affluenza if i may add)
tencutepuppies's review against another edition
4.0
(4.25) I am UPSET :( However, the way all the random oddities that took place in the first half of the book suddenly all snap into place and become crystal clear is truly genius.