Summary of Family of Liars by E. Lockhart:The Prequel to We Were Liars: A Comprehensive Summary

By thomas francis

Family of Liars

"Family of Liars," a novel penned by E. Lockhart and released by Delacorte Press in 2022, serves as a precursor to Lockhart’s earlier work, "We Were Liars," published in 2014.
It revolves around the story of Caroline "Carrie" Sinclair, set against the backdrop of her family's secluded island, Beechwood, during the late 1980s.
As Carrie grapples with addiction, the loss of her sibling, and her sense of belonging within her family, her encounters with a visitor named Pfeff throw her life into turmoil, revealing the depths of darkness within her.
Exploring themes of grief, secrecy, and confronting one's past, "Family of Liars" delves into Carrie's journey of self-discovery and redemption.
 
The narrative unfolds as Carrie, haunted by the ghost of her deceased son Johnny, recounts her turbulent 17th summer on Beechwood Island.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Francis Thomas
• Release date: Apr 20, 2024
• ISBN: 9791223031124

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SUMMARY

Family of Liars

E. Lockhart

The Prequel to We Were Liars

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

PART I

CHAPTER 1

PART II

CHAPTERS 2-4

CHAPTER 5

CHAPTER 6

PART III

CHAPTER 7

CHAPTERS 8-9

CHAPTERS 10-11

CHAPTERS 12-14

PART IV

CHAPTERS 15-16

CHAPTERS 17-18

CHAPTERS 19-20

CHAPTERS 21-23

CHAPTERS 24-25

CHAPTERS 26-28

CHAPTERS 29-30

CHAPTERS 31-33

CHAPTER 34

CHAPTERS 35-36

CHAPTERS 27-39

CHAPTERS 40-42

CHAPTER 43

PART V

CHAPTERS 44-46

CHAPTERS 44-48

CHAPTER 49

CHAPTERS 50-51

CHAPTERS 52-53

PART VI

CHAPTERS 54-55

CHAPTERS 56-57

CHAPTERS 58-59

CHAPTERS 60-61

CHAPTERS 62-63

CHAPTER 64

CHAPTER 65

CHAPTERS 66-67

CHAPTERS 68-69

CHAPTERS 70-71

PART VII

CHAPTERS 72-74

CHAPTERS 75-76

CHAPTERS 77-78

CHAPTERS 79-80

PART VIII

CHAPTER 81

CHAPTERS 82-83

CONCLUSION

INTRODUCTION

Family of Liars, a novel penned by E. Lockhart and released by Delacorte Press in 2022, serves as a precursor to Lockhart’s earlier work, We Were Liars, published in 2014.

It revolves around the story of Caroline Carrie Sinclair, set against the backdrop of her family's secluded island, Beechwood, during the late 1980s.

As Carrie grapples with addiction, the loss of her sibling, and her sense of belonging within her family, her encounters with a visitor named Pfeff throw her life into turmoil, revealing the depths of darkness within her.

Exploring themes of grief, secrecy, and confronting one's past, Family of Liars delves into Carrie's journey of self-discovery and redemption.

The narrative unfolds as Carrie, haunted by the ghost of her deceased son Johnny, recounts her turbulent 17th summer on Beechwood Island.

Still reeling from the tragic drowning of her sister