We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

We Were Liars

We Were Liars #1

E. Lockhart

320 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery young adult emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

Description

A New York Times Bestseller One of James Patterson's Favorite Thrillers for the Beach (New York Times) Haunting, sophisticated . . . a novel so twisty and well-told that it will appeal to older readers as well as to adolescents. --Wall Street Jour...

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Community Reviews Summary of 101,325 reviews

Moods

mysterious 80%
emotional 65%
sad 54%
dark 49%
adventurous 29%
tense 28%
reflective 22%
challenging 11%
hopeful 4%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 36%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Character: 36% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 25% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 29% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 49% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.6

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