"Big Little Lies" Review

"Big Little Lies"

 

by

 

Liane Moriarty

 

10/10

My Synopsis:

"Big Little Lies" by Liane Moriarty is the story of three neighborhood moms: the aggressive, Martha Stewart-esque Madeline, the struggling single mom Jane, and the beautiful, seemingly flawless Celeste.  Their children all go to school together and their families are interwoven.  When Jane is the newcomer in town, Madeline takes her under her wing without hesitation.  However, difficulties arise as the school year starts.  Accusations fly, sides are chosen, and adults begin behaving like children.  This is a tale of blended families, schoolyard scandals, the trials and tribulations of parenthood, friendships, and the lies that we all tell each other to get through the day and possibly make our lives better - big and little.

 

My Opinion:

 

"Big Little Lies" is the second book I've read by author Liane Moriarty.  The first was "What Alice Forgot" which I liked but didn't love.  "Big Little Lies" however was awesome!  I loved it.  It was longer than some of the books I have recently read but I finished it quicker than most because I couldn't put it down!  It was descriptive, which I love, but the plot - whoa, that plot!  I was stunned at the end.  I like when I can't figure out what is going to happen and this one hit me out of the blue.  There are twists and turns that you never see coming.  You'll need a cup of coffee or tea, a comfy chair, and to silence your phone and put the kids outside because this book draws you in and makes you want to stay.  The characters are so well developed that you feel you know them personally and you care about what happens to them.  It is soooo good that they have made it into a cable network series.  I loved the book so much, I can't bring myself to watch the series because everything about this book was so perfect, if they changed anything, I'll be disappointed.  That often happens to me when I read a book and like it then see the TV show or movie.  I get frustrated and mad because why do they need to change things in a wonderful book to make the big (or little) screen version "better."  If you haven't seen the show, I suggest you go get this book and read it first!  Hurry up!  Go now!  You won't regret it!  10/10