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Big Little Lies
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published in 2014

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Mia
Aug 08, 2014 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: 2014-books
Great characters and a plot that hooked me from the beginning. This is the second book I've read by Moriarty and now I can't wait to go and check out the rest of her books! ...more
Nadine in NY Jones
This keeps showing up in Best of lists for 2014, so ... I read it. And, can I just say? ***I REALLY REALLY LOVED THIS BOOK!!*** I haven't been this pleasantly surprised, this in love, with a book since ... well since I read Station Eleven a few months ago. They are very different books, but I had the same reaction. <3 But that's not the point.

As soon as I started it, I found it's not at all what I expected! I figured it would either be deep and difficult, or light chick lit (neither of which wou
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Etchison
Jul 20, 2017 rated it really liked it
Lots of fun. And some seriousness that I didn't expect. But a good time overall. Now I need to know who was cast for the TV show and see if I agree. ...more
Nora
Jul 30, 2016 rated it it was amazing
Her audio books read by Caroline Lee are the best!
jenn
Nov 24, 2014 rated it really liked it
Shelves: fiftyfiftyme, 2014
Very satisfying with a classically trashy Dallas-and-Dynasty type plot mixed in with a bit of social commentary, believable character interaction, and generally smart writing. It was quick and easy to read, without being actual fluff.
Leslie
Aug 04, 2014 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: grownups, audio
Satire, suspense, snark and serious issues all delivered with a beautiful Australian accent. The flawed, believable characters are exactly like people you know, yet they are totally unique and fresh. Madeline, Celeste and Jane had me laughing one minute and crying the next. I could not put this novel down, and can't wait to read more from Moriarty. ...more
Lori
Sep 21, 2014 rated it liked it
Erin Black-Mitchell
Sep 30, 2014 rated it really liked it
Shelves: book-club
Emily
Oct 13, 2014 rated it liked it
Kim Marques
Oct 26, 2014 rated it it was amazing
Ina
Oct 31, 2014 marked it as to-read
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Nov 10, 2014 marked it as to-read
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Nov 19, 2014 marked it as to-read
Lori
Jan 24, 2015 rated it really liked it
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Mar 13, 2015 rated it really liked it
Kate
May 23, 2015 rated it it was amazing
Stephanie Williams
Jul 15, 2015 rated it really liked it
Cristella
Dec 01, 2015 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: audiobooks
Jill
Feb 15, 2016 marked it as to-read
Roxy
Mar 15, 2016 rated it really liked it
Leanne
Mar 29, 2017 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: 2017, raymondreads
Colleen
May 31, 2017 rated it really liked it
Lauren
Dec 17, 2016 marked it as to-read
akaellen
Jan 30, 2017 rated it liked it
Shelves: read2017
Nicole
Apr 06, 2017 rated it liked it
Shelves: fiction, read-in-2017
Sarah
Apr 29, 2017 rated it liked it
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Jun 25, 2018 rated it liked it
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