Generally, reading thrillers usually have a hook to grip the reader’s imagination from the very beginning, thus compelling the reader to engage their brains in an active experience. Certainly, the book review of We Were Liars would do that.
Undeniably, We Were Liars by E. Lockhart is one such mysterious thriller. While in this article, we bring you a spoiler-free book review.
About The Book
Title: We Were Liars
Author: E. Lockhart
Genre: Young Adult, Mystery, Thriller, Contemporary Fiction
Publisher: Delacorte
Type: Standalone
Pages: 242 pages
Goodreads rating: 3.7/5
Basically, the Sinclairs are athletic, wealthy, beautiful, smart, and respected by all. But they are liars who hide their secrets, lies, and flaws. It is narrated by 17-year-old Cadence Sinclair, who spends her summers on her grandfather’s island, where her entire family gets together every year. However, Cadence has a close-knit relationship with her two teenage cousins, Johnny and Miriam, and Gat, her uncle’s stepson. The story centers around a mysterious tragedy two years before Cadence was 17. This summer was spent falling in love with Gat and spending time with her cousins. Toward the end of the summer, Cadence has an accident. Due to the trauma and possible amnesia, Cadence can’t remember what happened. With migraines and pills clouding her judgment, 17-year-old Cadence goes to the island again, determined to discover the truth of what happened two years ago.
We Were Liars Book Review
This book’s plot is about Cadence looking back over her summers with the Liars (her cousins). However, the best thing about this book is its dramatic and stunning plot twist.
We Were Liars had one of the best plot twists I’ve read. This book does not have a cliffhanger ending, so all questions are answered, and things are explained quite well.
Surely all the characters are well-written. But Cadence was the most interesting character. In fact, I enjoyed watching her grow up throughout her teenage years. Her feelings for Gat were adorable.
While Gat’s philosophy about everything was insightful and deep, he came off as very mature and wise beyond his years. Johnny was the humorous one, and Mirren was the more serious of the Liars.
“We are liars. We are beautiful and privileged. We are cracked and broken.”
E. Lockhart, We Were Liars
I enjoyed reading about everything from the perspective of Cadence, which made it feel like I was living the story instead of just reading about it.
The language opted for narration is simple, lyrical, and poetic, which enhances the reading experience. The story of We Were Liars may have been intriguing, but the content was not very substantial.
There didn’t seem to be any morals in the storyline. Things happened throughout the story, although it was a mystery, nothing was truly thought-provoking.
I found it to be slow-paced. Most of the time, I was reading about the lives of rich, privileged teenagers. Everything was so mundane, with unnecessary details provided in the narration.
“The universe is seeming really huge right now. I need something to hold on to.”
E. Lockhart, We Were Liars
Overall, We Were Liars is a decent read, although it is a forgettable one. But the plot twist is what saved this book from being completely flat.
This book isn’t your typical young-adult mystery thriller. I have mixed feelings about it. Neither loved it nor hated it. But I recommend you read this title without too many expectations; that way, it would probably be more enjoyable.
Conclusion
Rating: 3.5/5
Recommendation: I recommend this title to those who enjoy thrillers with an amazing plot twist.
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About The Author
Emily Jenkins, who sometimes uses the pen name E. Lockhart, is an American writer of children’s picture books, young-adult novels, and adult fiction. Her first book by Lockhart was a novel, The Boyfriend List. We Were Liars is one of her most renowned works to date, and she has also won the Goodreads Choice Award for Young Adult Fiction for this book.
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