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Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

96 reviews

rebrreader's review against another edition

dark emotional funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Murder

Moderate: Infidelity and Grief

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Eating disorder, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, and Trafficking

madelinequinnee's review against another edition

emotional mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

A thoroughly enjoyable read, it felt very real and raw. I went into this blind and i’m glad because the mystery definitely adds to the experience of reading. Do check trigger warnings when picking this up as it deals with some dark topics, but definitely recommend if you can handle them! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Infertility, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

mericherry's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and Murder

Moderate: Body shaming, Cursing, Death, Fatphobia, Grief, and Death of parent

Minor: Infertility, Miscarriage, Trafficking, and Injury/Injury detail

fi_sandison's review against another edition

dark hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Torture, Vomit, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship

magicstasis's review

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Physical abuse

mayawildgoose's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Sexual violence

themichellegray's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

A domestic mystery that sadly didn't live up to the hype in my opinion with an extremely predictable plot twist.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Murder

Moderate: Eating disorder, Infidelity, Mental illness, and Death of parent

Minor: Miscarriage

erikaraz's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Abandonment

Moderate: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Infertility, Misogyny, Grief, and Alcohol

Minor: Infertility, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Abortion, and Classism

notsocharismatichobbit's review

challenging emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Liane Moriarty's "Big Little Lies" is a masterful entanglement of humor, drama, and suspense. The novel delves deep into the complexities of suburban life through the stories of three women, their families and friends, all grappling with their own secrets and struggles. 
Moriarty's sharp wit and keen insights into human nature make for a compelling read that is impossible to put down. The plot twists are unexpected and thrilling, keeping you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. "Big Little Lies" is an unforgettable journey into the darker side of friendship and motherhood, making it a must-read for anyone who loves a good mystery with a side of laughter.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Minor: Sexual assault and Trafficking

bespokecompost's review against another edition

challenging dark funny mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I love a book that makes me gasp out loud and that happened multiple times as I got nearer and nearer to the end.

The Saxon banks reveal?????? I’m not sure how i didn’t see it coming but it fully got me

I love the momentum the story takes on as more is revealed and how I was taken in just as easily as some of the characters right up until crucial pieces of info were given, I love how ambiguous the interview sections are but also how they give a little more context about the end every time, idk i just liked this a lot, I was fully sucked in 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Physical abuse

Moderate: Body shaming and Sexual assault