A review by gelsey
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

adventurous emotional mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

 S U M M A R Y 
She hasn't been to the island for over a year. She can't really remember what happened in Summer 15 on the island, and no one will tell her. Or if they do, they lie. Or is it she who is lying to everyone, even herself?

 C H A R A C T E R S
Pretty much a brilliantly done exercise in unreliable narration with amnesia as the culprit rather than drugs and alcohol (appreciated that!). Cady is a mystery, even to herself at times, and not always likeable. It was a very interesting and well done exploration.

 P L O T 
I thought it was very well done. I particularly appreciated the fairy tales told by Cady being used as a tool to incorporate a few things as she struggles to find out the truth about everything - herself, her family, and what happened in Summer 15.

 N A R R A T I O N 
I enjoyed Ariadna Meyers narration!

 O V E R A L L 
Well crafted and interesting. Not always quick, but definitely kept the attention on the whole. A few things I wasn't as keen on, but the overall product was great. Definitely recommend, especially to people who like unreliable narrators.