A review by ohgull
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

dark emotional mysterious sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I was really looking forward to reading this book. I had heard a lot about it online and from friends, but it kind of disappointed me a little. I liked the intrigue and the mystery of it all, but the writing was not my style. I couldn’t tell if the author was trying to use a literary device or if it was an actual plot point of the book. I get that it has an unreliable narrator, but I felt like I was on drugs myself reading this book. The more I read the more I got confused until the big climax came and explained everything. I do give props for the story and the themes that are expanded upon, and it was just the right length of book too. Other than that, it was just ok.
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