I know that CBR participants are pretty fond of Liane Moriarty in general, but is anyone here still not sure if she’s for them? Let me help you. Do you like… Books with an ensemble cast where each character is more nuanced and developed than most books with a single protagonist? Books with multiple subplots, all absolutely engrossing, that are tied up so satisfyingly at the end, one by one, that it’s like popping bubble wrap, but are almost never too tidy? Adorable Australian lingo? […]
Not Quite As Dramatic As The Title Suggests
This book is the story of Ellen, a hypnotist living in Sydney. She meets a man named Patrick and starts dating him. But Patrick has a past! On their fourth date, Patrick tells Ellen that he has a stalker from a past relationship. We are introduced slowly to Saskia, the stalker, and there are chapters from her point of view, as well as the point of view from Ellen. As Ellen and Patrick grow closer, Saskia seems to grow more desperate and does more crazy […]
Pirriwee Public School holds a killer Trivia Night Fundraiser
Prior to reading Big Little Lies, I had never read a Liane Moriarty novel before. But, I have to say, it was pretty good. It was a quick, engaging read but not empty fluff like quick reads can often be. I will say though that after the first chapter, I was worried that it was going to be empty fluff. I mean, the name of the school is Pirriwee Public School and while I know elementary schools are often given twee names, that’s an awfully twee […]
All these women with their dreams shattered
Big Little Lies is a completely devastating murder mystery that deals with domestic abuse, rape and (of course) murder. I’m going to try and not spoil anything else. I don’t think the book is dependent on its twists to be readable, but the way the twists unfold is delightful to watch. If you haven’t read this book yet, go out and read it. Also, I watched the HBO show right after I finished the book, because the obsession is real, and it’s nowhere near as […]
The Fiercest Enemies, The Closest Friends
This is the first book by Liane Moriarty that I have read, and I’m definitely looking forward to reading more of her work. She manages to capture the struggles of daily life, for upper middle-class, white Australians yes, without dropping too heavily into melodrama and angst. The sorrows and tribulations of these characters never felt forced or clumsy and each event progressed naturally from the last and she does it all with a deft, light touch. This is mostly highlighted because the book I am […]
The Incident at the Barbeque
Six responsible adults. Three cute kids. One small dog. It’s just a normal weekend. What could possibly go wrong? Once again, Liane Moriarty weaves a tale of suburban couples and what goes on below a seemingly serene surface. In this book, there was an incident at a barbeque that has three couples dealing with the fall out. The tale is told the same way as in Big Little Lies in that the we see events from different perspectives and it jumps back and forth between […]
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