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A review by zoebrown24
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I read this book many years ago when I got it for Christmas and I remember sitting there absolutely stunned by the ending and sobbing for the last 15% of the book.
Reading it now when I’m older I see it quite differently, I teared up at the ending but didn’t cry.
The characters aren’t likeable but I think that is part of the book, you can’t really relate to them though which is where I struggled.
The ending is still as good/as shocking as I remembered it to be, but the plot twist is more obvious from the beginning, after this time of reading it.
Would recommend for a younger audience or a very quick read, I will be trying the books prequel (Family of Liars) shortly as well.
Reading it now when I’m older I see it quite differently, I teared up at the ending but didn’t cry.
The characters aren’t likeable but I think that is part of the book, you can’t really relate to them though which is where I struggled.
The ending is still as good/as shocking as I remembered it to be, but the plot twist is more obvious from the beginning, after this time of reading it.
Would recommend for a younger audience or a very quick read, I will be trying the books prequel (Family of Liars) shortly as well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury and Child death
Minor: Self harm