We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
Synopsis
A beautiful and distinguished family. A private island. A brilliant, damaged girl; a passionate, political boy. A group of four friends-the Liars-whose friendship turns destructive. A revolution. An accident. A secret. Lies upon lies. True love. The truth. We Were Liars is a modern, sophisticated suspense novel from New York Times bestselling author, National Book Award finalist, and Printz Award honouree E. Lockhart.
Reviews
'Lockhart has created a mystery with an ending most readers won't see coming, one so horrific it will prompt some to return immediately to page one to figure out how they missed it.' Publisher's Weekly, Starred Review
'This is a cunning, clever and absolutely gripping novel, full of surprises, which sent me straight back to its first page as soon as I reached the last.' The Guardian
'This is an ambitious novel with an engaging voice, a clever plot and some terrific writing.' The New York Times
About the Author
E. Lockhart is the beloved author of fiercely intelligent novels that explore issues of morality, feminism, and heroism. Her 11 novels include We Were Liars, which was a break-out success and a #1 New York Times bestseller. The novel was named to numerous best-of-the-year lists and won many state awards.