We Were Liars

Author(s): E. Lockhart

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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. 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 that will leave you reeling. Read it. And if anyone asks you how it ends, just LIE. 

General Information

  • : 9781760111069
  • : A&U Children's
  • : A & U Children
  • : 0.218
  • : 01 July 2014
  • : 198mm X 128mm
  • : books

Other Specifications

  • : E. Lockhart
  • : Paperback
  • : en
  • : 813.6

More About The Product

The story of one family, one summer, and one act that may never be forgiven. 'Thrilling, beautiful and blisteringly smart - utterly unforgettable.' JOHN GREEN.

Winner of Best Young Adult Fiction category 2014 (United States). Short-listed for Goodreads Choice Awards 2014 (UK) and The Guardian Children's Fiction Award 2015 and Silver Inky 2016.

'Thrilling, beautiful and blisteringly smart...utterly unforgettable.' - John Green

'We Were Liars is heartbreaking, witty, beautiful and disturbing. E. Lockhart's best book to date.' - Justine Larbalestier

'A haunting tale about how families live within their own mythologies. Sad, wonderful, and real.' - Scott Westerfeld

Emily Lockhart is the author of eight YA novels including The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks, a Michael L. Printz Award Honor Book, a finalist for the National Book Award, and recipient of the Cybils Award for best young adult novel. She has a doctorate in English Literature from Columbia University and has taught composition, literature and creative writing. Her books have been translated into ten languages. Visit Emily online at emilylockhart.com and follow @elockhart on Twitter.