Book Blurb:
What’s indisputable is that someone is dead. But who did what? Big Little Lies follows three women, each at a crossroads: Madeline is a force to be reckoned with. She’s funny and biting, passionate, she remembers everything and forgives no one. Her ex-husband and his yogi new wife have moved into her beloved beachside community, and their daughter is in the same kindergarten class as Madeline’s youngest (how is this possible?). And to top it all off, Madeline’s teenage daughter seems to be choosing Madeline’s ex-husband over her. (How. Is. This. Possible?). Celeste is the kind of beautiful woman who makes the world stop and stare. While she may seem a bit flustered at times, who wouldn’t be, with those rambunctious twin boys? Now that the boys are starting school, Celeste and her husband look set to become the king and queen of the school parent body. But royalty often comes at a price, and Celeste is grappling with how much more she is willing to pay. New to town, single mom Jane is so young that another mother mistakes her for the nanny. Jane is sad beyond her years and harbors secret doubts about her son. But why? While Madeline and Celeste soon take Jane under their wing, none of them realizes how the arrival of Jane and her inscrutable little boy will affect them all.
My Review: 4 stars
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Liane Moriarty is absolutely spot on with the myriad of social issues that surround the modern woman. Her writing is comical and often satirical as she delves into friendships, marriages, child rearing, divorce and abuse. There is a mystery that keeps the pages turning but the way she weaves the character’s individual stories together is seamless. I saw a little of myself or other people I know in so many of the characters. They were likable, relatable and of course, totally flawed.
Although I’d consider this a heavier version of Chick Lit, this book would still allow for good discussion. There were so many social issues to inspire the “What would you do?” question. I’m a fan of Liane Moriarty and look forward to reading more from her.
Quotes I Liked:
If she packaged the perfect Facebook life, maybe she would start to believe it herself.”
-“Little kids, little problems. Wait till you’ve got drugs and sex and social media to worry about.”
-“They say it’s good to let your grudges go, but I don’t know, I’m quite fond of my grudge. I tend it like a little pet.”
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