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A review by martuchi
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Wow, I haven’t read a 5 star book in a while now. But omg, I did NOT expect to CRY MY EYES OUT, and love this book as I have. Definitely one of my favorites.
I don’t usually cry with books, but this one got me. I spent the last 3-4 chapters sobbing because I discovered the plot twist before it was revealed—though, I have to admit, reading the third part of the novel, it had come to my mind thatMirren was the one dead… ha! Turns out, the three of them were
I understand its criticism, though. The writing style is annoying and VERY pretentious, and the characters insufferable too—except for maybe Johnny and Mirren—, yet maybe that was the point all along. Gat and Cady were my least favorite characters; both hypocrites who believe they were better than everybody else. Yet again, maybe that was the hole point after all.
Great book. Not sure if I would read the second book which is the prequel, though.
I don’t usually cry with books, but this one got me. I spent the last 3-4 chapters sobbing because I discovered the plot twist before it was revealed—though, I have to admit, reading the third part of the novel, it had come to my mind that
I understand its criticism, though. The writing style is annoying and VERY pretentious, and the characters insufferable too—except for maybe Johnny and Mirren—, yet maybe that was the point all along. Gat and Cady were my least favorite characters; both hypocrites who believe they were better than everybody else. Yet again, maybe that was the hole point after all.
Great book. Not sure if I would read the second book which is the prequel, though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury and Child death