We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
This novel unfolds on a private island off the coast of Massachusetts, where a wealthy family spends its summers. The story centers around Cadence Sinclair Eastman, a young woman who belongs to the prestigious Sinclair family, and her close-knit group of friends, known as "the Liars." After suffering a mysterious accident during her fifteenth summer on the island, Cadence struggles with amnesia and debilitating headaches. As she returns to the island two years later, she attempts to piece together what happened, gradually uncovering family secrets and the dark truth behind her accident. The narrative explores themes of love, loss, and the corrupting power of wealth, culminating in a shocking twist that challenges the reader's perceptions of truth and consequence.
The 17152nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2014
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 227-240
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.4)
- Alternate Titles
- - Quando éramos Mentirosos
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- 100 Best Books of the Decade so Far (2010-2015) (Oyster Books)