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3.45 AVERAGE
3.45 AVERAGE
This was likely my favourite of her books. Similar to the last, had multiple characters as narrators, but not as many, so flowed better. Again there were the "secrets" that were alluded to that dragged on long enough to get a bit annoying, but not that long. And then there were enough other plot twists or surprises that were much more interesting as they weren't alluded to for 15 chapters. Overall a pretty good story and the different perspectives this time seemed to have more depth to them that instead of just giving a different perspective they were trying to show how one action may affect people in various ways, especially given different upbringings.
challenging
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.25 ⭐️ No one does domestic slice of life tension like Moriarty. And she always weaves the strands together to tie a bow on each diverting plot point in the end. A fun romp, was expecting a little more sinister but enjoyable overall.
I don't think this is Moriarty's strongest book, but I liked it. I did feel like there should be a bit...more (?) toward the end.
The tease went on way too long, but overall an enjoyable read. Can’t really go wrong with Liane Moriarty.
Everything comes together in the end, but it takes FOREVER to get there. There are a few too many unnecessary details for me. I think if it had been shorter it would have been better.
Everything comes together in the end, but it takes FOREVER to get there. There are a few too many unnecessary details for me. I think if it had been shorter it would have been better.
I typically enjoy Liane Moriarty's books, and Truly Madly Guilty was no exception (sort of). I was constantly racking my brain and reading between the lines to try to uncover the mysteries of this novel. Like all of Moriarty's books, this is a relatively easy read and the transitions between perspectives are smooth. The characters were interesting and I appreciated the honesty and authenticity they displayed when considering their guilt.
However, the story was slow and I half expected myself to throw the book across the room with each frustrating mention of "the barbecue". The plot twist was not what I expected and frankly, it was boring and anticlimactic. It also seemed as though Moriarty threw in some PG-rated sexual themes to appease readers who were undoubtedly becoming disinterested towards the end.
All in all, the plot was weak and dull, redeemed only by the general pleasure of Moriarty's writing and the themes she touches on.
When to Read - If you don’t mind a slow but easy read.
However, the story was slow and I half expected myself to throw the book across the room with each frustrating mention of "the barbecue". The plot twist was not what I expected and frankly, it was boring and anticlimactic. It also seemed as though Moriarty threw in some PG-rated sexual themes to appease readers who were undoubtedly becoming disinterested towards the end.
All in all, the plot was weak and dull, redeemed only by the general pleasure of Moriarty's writing and the themes she touches on.
When to Read - If you don’t mind a slow but easy read.
I typically enjoy Liane Moriarty's books, and Truly Madly Guilty was no exception (sort of). I was constantly racking my brain and reading between the lines to try to uncover the mysteries of this novel. Like all of Moriarty's books, this is a relatively easy read and the transitions between perspectives are smooth. The characters were interesting and I appreciated the honesty and authenticity they displayed when considering their guilt.
However, the story was slow and I half expected myself to throw the book across the room with each frustrating mention of "the barbecue". The plot twist was not what I expected and frankly, it was boring and anticlimactic. It also seemed as though Moriarty threw in some PG-rated sexual themes to appease readers who were undoubtedly becoming disinterested towards the end.
All in all, the plot was weak and dull, redeemed only by the general pleasure of Moriarty's writing and the themes she touches on.
When to Read - If you don’t mind a slow but easy read.
However, the story was slow and I half expected myself to throw the book across the room with each frustrating mention of "the barbecue". The plot twist was not what I expected and frankly, it was boring and anticlimactic. It also seemed as though Moriarty threw in some PG-rated sexual themes to appease readers who were undoubtedly becoming disinterested towards the end.
All in all, the plot was weak and dull, redeemed only by the general pleasure of Moriarty's writing and the themes she touches on.
When to Read - If you don’t mind a slow but easy read.
Extremely dull. The author spent so much time building up to a reveal that was so disappointing it made me angry.