A review by kpunt
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

dark emotional mysterious sad

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book deserves its place on my 5 star shelf for several reasons. 

1. Anyone who knows me knows I enjoy a character-driven book. I love the exploration of humanity and personal lives that a character-driven story excels in. 
2. The mental health aspect of this was incredible. Loss and healing are portrayed in opaque and shocking detail.
3. Very rarely does a story surprise me. This one had me hooked from summer '15 on.
4. The prose is gorgeous. An oxymoron of fluidity and disjointed syntax. 

While reading the last section, "Truth," a blanket of dread settled in my chest. When you read the end of this story, be in a quiet place alone.