“We are liars. We are beautiful and privileged. We are cracked and broken. A tale of love and romance. A tale of tragedy. Which are lies? Which is truth? You decide.”
What is the book about?
The Sinclair family are absolutely perfect: good-looking, smart, tall, athletic and rich. They are a big happy family, or at least they try to be. Every summer the Sinclair family meet on their private island (Beechwood Island) and spend their whole summer together. Snorkelling, swimming, kayaking, sunbathing; the best ever holiday anyone could ever imagine. But even though a family might look perfect on the surface, they are really just covering up their messed up lives with dazzling smiles keeping together to make sure nothing slips through the cracks. But one summer tragedy strikes and all of this changed. The Sinclair family was no longer as normal and wonderful as they claimed to be. But which are lies and which is truth?
What were your initial thoughts on the book?
I had never heard of We Were Liars until I read One of Us is Lying. A friend of mine said that she was interesting in getting it and clearly she did, because one day I found it in a bad she stuffed full of books she thought I would love and just had to read. As soon as I saw it I was really curious to read it because I had heard so many things about the incredible plot twist. Once I read the blurb I was even more intrigued to discover the truth and could not wait to start reading. After reading the blurb I had created an image in my head about what the book would be like and it wasn’t at all what I was expecting – it was better! From the very first page I already had 100 questions and was bursting with curiosity. The start of the book was quick and amazing, and I would enjoy the book from the very beginning.
Who was your favourite character and why?
This was a very difficult questing to answer because there weren’t really that many characters that really stood out to me in We Were Liars but I guess if I had to pick a favourite character then it would probably be Gat. The reason for this is how aware he is of how cruel and selfish it is for the Sinclair’s to be so rich and have their own private island when there are people on Earth that have no food, no water, and no roof over their head. Even though Gat was hanging around all summer with a rich family that had everything they needed, he still didn’t let it get in his head and thought about where he came from. He was sometimes the other Liars moral compass reminding them that the world doesn’t revolve around them and that their cooks, housekeepers, and other servants, also have names and families. I liked how Gat could just sit and relax on the beach and enjoy the sun, but instead he chose to think about how other people were suffering in the world. He also sometimes brought religion into the picture and made it clear that he didn’t think there was a God because it’s clear that there is no one watching over the homeless people so why would there be someone watching over the rich and healthy. He really shone a light on all the issues there are with believing in a God and how sometimes people are really alone. I really loved how sweet and selfless Gat was and I think he was a really great character.
What was your favourite part of the book and why?
My favourite part was undoubtedly the plot twist. I was really enjoying the book so far and then all of a sudden out of nowhere came the most unexpected twist I have ever read. That part made me completely fall in love with the book and I absolutely adored every bit of explanation. The second I found out the truth my brain was working so fast trying to put together the puzzle pieces and make sense of the whole story. This part was not just absolutely shocking but it was also quite sad, but I even enjoyed the tragic parts that came with it. The whole book was extraordinary but this plot twist put it so far over the top that it left me stunned and unable to keep reading, not matter how utterly desperate I was to continue reading, and a book has almost never kept me from reading it.
What was your overall impression of the book?
Overall We Were Liars was an absolutely brilliant book. One thing that I really liked about it is that the mystery started to get revealed but by bit and at first it was all incredibly mixed up and some pieces seemed like they were completely irrelevant, but in the end everything fit together into one puzzle and gave a clear view on everything. Another thing that I enjoyed about the book was that, even though it was a really confusing mystery, almost everything made sense before it was even put together to make the big picture. I really liked how I had tons of questions but I wasn’t that muddled with anything really, I kind of just rolled with the story waiting for the answers to just come by. The best thing about We Were Liars was the plot twist. It left me completely shocked and for a minute I forgot that the whole book was fictional and the characters were not real. When I got to the twist I wanted to keep reading but every so often I had to pause and just think ‘Oh my goodness me, what the flip just happened!!’ It was really surprising and also tragic but I really enjoyed it. I think this is the first book that has ever sprung such a mind-bowing twist on me and I loved it, I always figure things out before they happen but this time, and I was left utterly stunned. Everything after the plot twist was also remarkable. I found the ending parts really wonderful yet still devastating, it was tragic and yet beautiful at the same time. I really loved We Were Liars and I don’t think I will ever forget it.
Would you recommend this book?
I definitely, absolutely, 100000000% recommend reading We Were Liars. If you are looking for a book to read then I suggest you read this one, it will blow your mind. I think that any person will enjoy it and find the twist unforgettable. I think that it’s probably best for over 13 year olds but other readers are sure to also enjoy it.
Summarise the book in one sentence. (Verdict)
One of the most beautiful, thrilling and clever novels I have ever read with the most mind-blowing, unforgettable twist in existence.
Reviewed by Jimena Gutierrez Reviriego
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