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“Helicopter parents. Before I started at Pirriwee Public, I thought it was an exaggeration, this thing about parents being overly involved with their kids. I mean, my mum and dad loved me, they were, like, interested in me when I was growing up in the nineties, but they weren't, like, obsessed with me.”
First, let me say that this book is just so much fun!!!
I laughed. I laughed a lot. But this book isn't just fluff, it has some real insights into modern friendships, parenting, and relationships. ...more
It's been a while since I've stayed up until 2 a.m. so I could keep reading, but I couldn't stop with this one. This book was funny, clever, even though it also deals with domestic violence and murder. The characters were so full and strong and I enjoyed getting to know them. (Adult novel)
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Simply adored this book. There is so much to like about it; the intricate plotting (yet I didn't feel manipulated), the requisite plot twist (definitely an A Ha! moment that did make sense) the funny characters, but yet some serious issues in which points are made without being heavy-handed.
I read this book over a few days; I didn't want to read it straight through because I wanted to savor it and take some time to contemplate and make predictions (few of them were correct) Moriarty finds that f ...more
I read this book over a few days; I didn't want to read it straight through because I wanted to savor it and take some time to contemplate and make predictions (few of them were correct) Moriarty finds that f ...more
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This book was hysterically funny but included a story of trauma and and undercurrent of sadness. This book dealt with some difficult issues, but the descriptions in the books of the adults whose kids all go to the same school is a riot. I was laughing out loud at the comments and statements the characters made.
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Thriller that I couldn't put down. This author has a way to keep your interest and have no clue how the ending will turn out. Loved it.
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Loved it. Surprises throughout with big one at end.
Feb 02, 2015
Patty
marked it as to-read
Feb 08, 2016
Nikki Spencer
marked it as to-read
Dec 24, 2016
Pat St.
marked it as to-read
