Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty is a book that I started reading a few days ago and I am finding it very hard to put down. Each of the main characters are so well-developed and the mystery of the murder is so intriguing. The Australian setting is also idyllic and it has me lusting for a holiday. The plot really reminds me of Desperate Housewives and if the book is anything like the HBO mini-series, I am going to be all over it!
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
Title: Big Little LiesAuthor: Liane Moriarty
Publisher: Berkley Books
Publication Date: February 9, 2017
A murder...A tragic accident...Or just parents behaving badly? What’s indisputable is that someone is dead.
Madeline is a force to be reckoned with. She’s funny, biting, and passionate; she remembers everything and forgives no one. Celeste is the kind of beautiful woman who makes the world stop and stare but she is paying a price for the illusion of perfection. New to town, single mom Jane is so young that another mother mistakes her for a nanny. She comes with a mysterious past and a sadness beyond her years. These three women are at different crossroads, but they will all wind up in the same shocking place.
Big Little Lies is a brilliant take on ex-husbands and second wives, mothers and daughters, schoolyard scandal, and the little lies that can turn lethal.
Book Quotes: Big Little Lies
Book Beginning
“That doesn’t sound like a school trivia night,” said Mrs. Patty Ponder to Marie Antoinette. “That sounds like a riot.”
Page 56
She read the text: Merry Christmas, Mum. Dad, Bonnie, Skye and me all here at the shelter from 5:30 a.m.! I’ve already peeled forty potatoes! It’s a beautiful experience being able to contribute like this. Feel so blessed.
“She’s never peeled a freaking potato in her life,” muttered Madeline as she texted back: That’s wonderful darling. Merry XMAS to you too, see you soon, xxx!
About Liane Moriarty
Liane Moriarty is the author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Big Little Lies, The Husband’s Secret, and Truly Madly Guilty; the New York Times bestsellers Nine Perfect Strangers, What Alice Forgot, and The Last Anniversary; The Hypnotist’s Love Story; and Three Wishes. She lives in Sydney, Australia, with her husband and two children.
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I loved the book, which I read a while ago, and now I’m loving the miniseries. Thanks for sharing…and for visiting my blog.
I am so glad that you are enjoying the mini-series. I keep envisioning Shailene Woodley every time Jane does something and I am so excited for it. 🙂
Catchy title.
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I’ve been watching the tv show and really like it! Still have some episode to catch up on, though. And the book sounds really good as well!
Yay!! I hope to finish the book soon so that I can dig right into the series. I am glad that you are enjoying it! 🙂
Hi there! I’m adding this to my Goodreads shelf! Thanks for sharing.
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Enjoy your weekend!
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Sassy
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The new one…
I hope that you enjoy it, too! 🙂
I’ve heard a lot of great things about this one.
I absolutely LOVED this book Thanks for the reminder, and for visiting me today.
It is such a great book! 🙂
I haven’t seen the mini-series, but this sounds exactly like the kind of book I adore. The opening would make me keep reading, and the 56 excerpt made me smile.
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I have heard lots of great things about the mini-series and I think that the actors are fantastic, so it’s bound to be good. 🙂
Glad you are enjoying the book. It looks like a fast read.
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For a 450 page book, I am flying through it! 🙂
I bought this book ages ago and still haven’t read it – it’s so great to see that you’re enjoying it, as well as get a glimpse of some of the quotes from inside the book!
It is a bit dark, but I am really liking it so far. I hope that you enjoy it when you decide to pick it up. 🙂
I haven’t read this or watched the movie, but I DO want to go to Australia!
Right?! Dream vacation, for sure. 🙂
I’d like to read this. Missed the start of the show. Darn it.
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Welcome to the Friday 56 and Book Beginnings! I’m really interested in trying this. 🙂
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This series has just started here and I recorded the 1st episode. Think I’m going to be a fan
Right?! I am so excited to start watching it. 🙂
Sounds like a cute read. I’ve heard of the show but never watched before. I’d have to read the book first. 🙂 Happy weekend!
I recently listened to the audiobook and enjoyed it. I haven’t seen the series yet, but the strange thing is I probably wouldn’t have read the book at all if there was no TV series 🙂