A review by books_baking_brews
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

5.0

I really had no idea what this book what about, although I heard it was kind of soap-operesque. So I just did not expect to like this book as much as I did. There was definitely drama, in fact there was all the things (abuse, bullying, petitions, i.e., a soap opera!). The story centers around three women in a tiny beach community: newcomer Jane, forthright Madeline, and beautiful Celeste. The three all parents to kindergartners and you would not believe (or maybe you would because you have kids and this seems like a slightly fictionalized account of many a school) the shenanigans that happen because of parents, school politics, bullying children, and family dynamics. Tensions are running high and everything comes to a head at the school trivia night social/fundraiser. The book was funny, sad, heartfelt, and yes, full of drama and I loved every minute of it. I can't wait to go watch the show now.