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This wasn’t quite what I expected but I found it incredibly compelling nonetheless. It may offer some psychological insight, but 'Some Of Us Are Liars' is really way more family drama than psychological thriller, in my opinion.
These three sisters couldn’t be more different from each other if they tried. Each one has their part to play in the sister dynamics. The self-centered one, the peacemaker, and the baby who never quite seems to fit in. Naturally, there is a slew of secrets and deception to be discovered. Some more obvious than others, but all will have an impact on the entire family.
I very much disliked the oldest sister, Winter. Even after learning more about her, I failed to feel empathy towards her. She came across as selfish, with no qualms about hurting any of the people around her, or making everything about her. I had an issue with the other two sisters letting her walk all over them, pushing her ideas onto them, with no regard for what they wanted. There were moments where I couldn’t quite relate to decisions that were made by the characters, and I am sure I would, without a doubt, not have been as forgiving as some.
I felt rather quickly that there was more to the story of what happened at the wedding. However, I never could have imagined the devastation and heartbreak that came with the conclusion. The court room proceedings that followed this unfortunate event left me with a lump in my throat on more than one occasion.
As for Saul. While his part in the Kellaway story is rather minimal, the impression he leaves behind is once again incredibly strong. Saul is becoming creepier and darker with each instalment in this series. His past actions are catching up with him. While most of 'Some Of Us Are Liars' is a stand-alone story, Saul’s most certainly is not. You should really read the previous books to find out how he got here, what makes him tick (Ha! Good luck with that.), and how far towards the dark side he could possibly go. I say "could", and not "willing" because it's just something that feels inevitable somehow. He is an impossible character to like, but his chapters serve as a great contrast to the closeness and protectiveness of the Kellaway family.
There was a sense of foreboding and yet, I wasn’t prepared for that penultimate chapter. It chilled me to the bone and I can't wait to find out what happens next.