Big Little Lies

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by Liane Moriarty (Goodreads Author)

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Is this a good mystery for a book group?
Kaya All of her books raise some serious questions about what you'd be willing to stake for your family and friends given the different story lines she use…moreAll of her books raise some serious questions about what you'd be willing to stake for your family and friends given the different story lines she uses. My friends and I call her books "heavy chick lit" because they're easy to read but delve into some serious stuff. We've used Three Wishes as a book club book and want to use The Husband's Secret. I think this one would be great as well. (less)
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Who is the antagonist? What is the conflict? What is the resolution? What is the theme? What would you do differently if you were one of the main character? Please answer before Wednesday, March 8, 3:00 pm! ( mountain time)
Tressa Do your own homework.
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Jane And Ziggy are African American aren't they?!
Kassandra After Jane tells Madeleine the story of how Ziggy was conceived, she stretches and Madeleine observes her flat white belly, so no, they're not African…moreAfter Jane tells Madeleine the story of how Ziggy was conceived, she stretches and Madeleine observes her flat white belly, so no, they're not African American. Not to mention, the story is set in Australia, so even if they were black, they wouldn't be "African-American".

On the other hand Tom is described as having skin the color of "weak latte" in the winter, and "hot chocolate" in the summer, so I did wonder if he might be black or biracial. But more likely he's just tan from surfing all the time.

Madeleine bemoans Pirriwee as being "white bread" and non-diverse. Given that, It seems it would have been relevant if one of the main characters had been non-white, and that Liane Moriarty would have mentioned it since she's very descriptive of her character's physical characteristics.(less)
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Teresa The affair wasn't necessary at all. I loved Madeline's relationship with her husband in the book! In the mini-series Ed seemed way too insecure. I don…moreThe affair wasn't necessary at all. I loved Madeline's relationship with her husband in the book! In the mini-series Ed seemed way too insecure. I don't think they had much chemistry , either.
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I try to steer away from books with a lot of bad language. Any readers that can give me a head's up on this book?
Marie There isn't a lot of swear words, just a few f-bombs. It doesn't take away from the book at all.…moreThere isn't a lot of swear words, just a few f-bombs. It doesn't take away from the book at all.(less)
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