A review by rayne_1906
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

1 hour 42 minutes - This book has had very mixed reviews and I can understand why. The writing is very confusing and jumbled, making it hard to follow the plot, what is flashback and what is currently happening, and features an incredibly unreliable narrator. However, within the context of the story, this makes sense. Not much seems to happen, but again, this is an intentional choice on the part of the author. However, this doesn't detract from the fact that certain points of this book were a little dull and repetitive. On the other hand, once the truth started to unravel, it was very engaging (although still confusing). Hence, I myself have mixed feelings about this book.
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