Liars and Saints

Liars and Saints (2003) by Maile Meloy. Starting with the marriage of Yvette and Teddy during World War II, "Liars and Saints" covers the fortunes of the Santerre clan through the year 2000. Children grow up, marry, have children of their own, and change partners during the course of Meloy's first novel, which is at times slightly shocking, at times touching. At 260 pages, this book is a quick read, but it also seems at times to skim over details that we want to know about the lives of the characters. I wanted to see them explored in just a little more depth. Grade: B