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A review by honeybeejoyous
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
5.0
I’m sure everyone has heard the hype around this book and the TV show based on it. Of course, books are usually popular for a reason, but I’m always a little worried when I pick up a hyped book because I’m worried it won’t live up to my expectations. I didn’t need to worry. [b:Big Little Lies|33516773|Big Little Lies|Liane Moriarty|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1559835163l/33516773._SY75_.jpg|27570886] blew my expectations out of the water.
I’m normally into plot-driven, fast-paced thrillers, so this was somewhat out of my comfort zone. This book was largely character driven, but drew me in with the hints at murder and mystery throughout. The story begins at the end, revealing a tidbit of shock and mystery that intrigued me right away. As the story went on, the curtain kept getting pulled back little by little until everything was revealed at the very end. Along the way, realistic and meaningful relationships were built among the characters and between the characters and the reader. It’s been a very long time since I’ve cared so much about the characters in a novel.
Trigger warning for sexual assault and domestic violence (graphic, detailed descriptions that are essential to the plot)
**read as an audiobook**
I’m normally into plot-driven, fast-paced thrillers, so this was somewhat out of my comfort zone. This book was largely character driven, but drew me in with the hints at murder and mystery throughout. The story begins at the end, revealing a tidbit of shock and mystery that intrigued me right away. As the story went on, the curtain kept getting pulled back little by little until everything was revealed at the very end. Along the way, realistic and meaningful relationships were built among the characters and between the characters and the reader. It’s been a very long time since I’ve cared so much about the characters in a novel.
Trigger warning for sexual assault and domestic violence (graphic, detailed descriptions that are essential to the plot)
**read as an audiobook**