We were liars : Book review


Book review


Title We were liars 
Author: e. Lockhart
Genre: Thriller/Mystery

We were liars is an intriguing read about an illustrious family and a group of four friends whose friendship changes after an accident. 

We have our narrator- Cadence who spends her summers at a family estate in Martha’s Vineyard. She makes  a group with her two cousins and a friend who call themselves as the liars. They live in a world separate from the adult world. An unexpected accident changes their lives forever. Cadence is found on the beach one night and is unable to remember anything. The narrative goes on to explore what really happened. 

The entire book is told in first person from the point of view of Cadence. The chapters read like vignettes, almost like fragments of a memory which reflects the state of mind of Cadence. It gives a glimpse of a typical rich family where children are dependent on their family money. The voice of Cadence is the most powerful aspect in the story. The characters aren’t necessarily well developed and the language reads like little fractures. This lends well with the narrator who is trying to put her life back together.

The plot unravels and unfolds slowly taking the readers into murky waters. There are interesting twists and turns with an unexpected ending. The author has also inserted bits of fairy tales in between the chapters. It makes an interesting portrayal of the blurred lines between reality and illusion. The fairy tale also reflects the affluent Sinclair family. 

We were liars is a gripping story that keeps you hooked till the end. The ending will leave you shocked and jolted. 


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