A review by kellyb7
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

5.0

I really thought this book was going to be overhyped. The beginning was intriguing and pulled me in with mysterious plot holes and a unique writing style. As the book progressed I found myself wondering why this book was so widely beloved. It seemed like a dramatization of a ridiculously rich family with first world problems. I was upset and a bit irritated at the tone-deafness of trying to make me pity a rich, white, New England family who’s ancestors “came over on the mayflower” and the main character who didn’t know the names of the staff who worked for her family. As I progressed I began to again few engaged in the mystery of it all. Finally, at the twist I was shocked. It’s the kind of book I will have to read again to see all the Easter eggs come into place. The story of an estranged family who yes- is extremely privileged- bound together by grief and tragedy is not a completely unique idea, but the way e. Lockhart executes it is beautiful. The last few chapters had me sobbing and returning to the beautifully written goodbyes to Mirren, Johnny and Gat.

“It’s good to be loved, even though it will not last.”

Here’s to all those who endure. Be kinder than you have to.