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tiareleine's review against another edition
3.0
This book was a somewhat enjoyable read; I liked the dynamic between Elena and her brother Joaquin. But I don't really know what the point was. I didn't feel like there was any resolution or lesson learned by either of the liars in this book.
hollykhazzard's review
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
nellie_janellie's review
2.0
I really enjoyed this book until the end, which was a bit of a let down, it felt unresolved to me.
sarah_faichney's review against another edition
3.0
"The Liars" is a book about immigration and growing up. It's about mothers and their children, and how daughters and sons are often viewed (and treated) differently. I found it to be a quick read. The story unfolds across dual timelines and alternating narratives, which helps us empathise with both Elena, Carrie and Joaquin. I also enjoyed the h/t to Jesus and Mary Chain.
fangirlfury's review against another edition
4.0
Such an enjoyable read for me! My full review for The Liars of Mariposa Island can be found on Fangirl Fury.
jennoux's review against another edition
3.0
Nothing happened until the end of the book. The ''twist'' was interesting.
etrnyl's review against another edition
2.0
2/5 stars. Ehhh I didn’t like this. Mostly because of the multiple POV’s. The only POV that I liked was Elena’s. When it was in Elena’s POV for the first half of the book I really enjoyed it, but once it started switched to Caridad’s (the mom) and Joaquin’s, and Carrie’s (this is the mom too I think), I got SO bored. I skipped all of Caridad’s/Carrie’s but not the others somehow. I think it would’ve been better if it was only in Elena’s POV and she discovered everything about her mom and brother on her own.
belvaldi's review against another edition
emotional
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25