A review by tabatha_shipley
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

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

2.0

What I Did Like:
+The intrigue does suck you in early. It doesn’t take long before you realize things might not be as they seem, which is a fun feeling in a book like this. 
+Unreliable narrator. As I mentioned in things I didn’t like, you can’t trust this overdramatic narrator who has a tendency to use figurative language that is extreme. However, if you like unreliable narrators … you can’t go wrong with her!
+The stories within the story were fun (and also huge hints at what was happening). 

Who Should Read This One:
-This one has been out for a bit so you’ve probably already had a chance to grab it. However, if you like YA contemporary stories that keep their secrets, have unreliable narrators, and utilize purple prose … you’ll like this one. 

My Rating: 2 Stars
For me the classism really came to a head there with the big reveal in a way that curdled my stomach contents. No spoilers, but it was problematic for me.