A review by imaginefishes
We Were Liars, by E. Lockhart
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I hated the Sinclairs — good characterisation of the rich and the inheritance wars that come about because of their fortune. I liked Gat. Because the story unfolds like it’s revealing clues (to a mystery you don’t understand, the plot twist at the end hits you like a truck.
Graphic: Racism, Death, Dementia, Grief, and Injury/injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug use, Infidelity, Murder, and Alcohol
Minor: Fire/Fire injury