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Family of Liars

The Prequel to We Were Liars

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Family of Liars

By: E. Lockhart
Narrated by: Kimberly Farr
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The addictive prequel to the TikTok phenomenon We Were Liars: the story of another summer, another generation, and the secrets that will haunt them for decades to come.

"I anticipated that at some point a shocking twist would come. And, wow, does it ever." —The New York Times

"A perfect beach read." —The Boston Globe

A windswept private island off the coast of Massachusetts.
A hungry ocean, churning with secrets and sorrow.
A fiery, addicted heiress. An irresistible, unpredictable boy.
A summer of unforgivable betrayal and terrible mistakes.

Welcome back to the Sinclair family.
They were always liars.

Don’t miss any of the We Were Liars novels
WE WERE LIARS • FAMILY OF LIARS • WE FELL APART (Coming in November!)

©2022 Random House (P)2022 Listening Library Difficult Situations Family Family & Relationships Literature & Fiction

Critic reviews

Praise for Family of Liars:

"Besides superb character development, there is a dark, supernatural angle that makes this an interesting novel with unexpected twists…. An atmospheric story that will welcome new and seasoned readers to the Sinclair family." —NPR

"Full of plot twists, betrayal, and ugly family secrets, fans of the first novel will no doubt love it." —Paste Magazine

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Engaging Narration • Poetic Prose • Intriguing Backstory • Unexpected Twists • Vivid Storytelling • Well-balanced Pacing
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I like how I could imagine I was sitting down with a new friend, as she shared her story with me.

Real, Raw and Relatable.

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Whew!! Make sure to read We Were Liars first. This will make this book more understandable and INCREDIBLE!

Need a cigarette 🤣

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I am surprised about how much I am glad I listened to this.
I imagine it rings true in this world of privilege that is bountiful. The hum of wealth and denial pervade these lives. These people make snd then break the rules‼️

Very different

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Great addition to we were liars can’t wait for next book - recommend also watch first book on Netflix

Love the prequel

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I am generally not a fan of prequels but this one is better than expected. It was a quick and easy read which sucked me in and I was able to finish in one day.

Interesting prequel

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Such a great book. Would recommend this book after We were Liars. Keeps you on your toes with the twists and turns

Loved the back story of the family

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I enjoyed this book. I was very confused at the beginning but it slowly clicked. I’m reading this in my book club and I’m excited to see what everyone else has to say about it, but I did feel it was quite predictable but it was a good story!

Wasn’t sure what I was getting into

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"Family of Liars: The Prequel to We Were Liars" is a solid four-star read that provides an intriguing backstory to the events of "We Were Liars." This prequel offers a deeper understanding of the Sinclair family dynamics and the secrets that haunt them. The narrative is well-crafted, with a focus on character exploration and relationships. It sheds light on the motivations and conflicts that shape the lives of the Sinclair family members. However, the pacing can be a bit slow at times, and some readers may find it less compelling than the original. Nonetheless, it's a worthwhile read for fans of the series, adding depth to the enigmatic Sinclair family.

intriguing backstory

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E. Lockhart gave more great twists in this prequel, highly recommend! I haven’t read a prequel that ties in so well

A great prequel to on of my fav books

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This is a GREAT novel. Normally, one isn’t very a sure about prequels… but this one tells history about the 3 sisters when they were young. I absolutely loved the storyline and the resolution. This is a must-read if you liked “We Were Liars”.

Loved it!

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