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Literary Fiction · ThoughtfulThree mothers and a death at a school trivia night
Big Little Lies
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What it is about
At a school in an Australian beach town, the lives of three mothers, Madeline, Celeste and Jane, collide in a story that opens with a death at a school fundraiser. Moriarty’s 2014 novel is a sharp, funny thriller.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy literary fiction that puts character and language first, with a thoughtful mood and a fast pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Motherhood · Secrets · Suburbia
Screen adaptation
Big Little Lies (TV, 2017–2019)
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About the author
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