A review by kowtherq
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Straight off the bat, I kind of accidentally spoiled this for myself right before I got to the main event. Even when I did, it was a bit anticlimactic than what I had anticipated.
However, had I not spoiled it, it would’ve been an interesting plot twist and the foreshadowing is right there from the start. With that said tho, not a huge fan of leaving the main event til the end even though it’s talked about the beginning but at the same time, I enjoy Liane Moriarty’s weaving of events together particularly little subplots which keep you hooked onto the story. Especially that they deal with important real-life issues in this book too.
Onto the TV show now!!
However, had I not spoiled it, it would’ve been an interesting plot twist and the foreshadowing is right there from the start. With that said tho, not a huge fan of leaving the main event til the end even though it’s talked about the beginning but at the same time, I enjoy Liane Moriarty’s weaving of events together particularly little subplots which keep you hooked onto the story. Especially that they deal with important real-life issues in this book too.
Onto the TV show now!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Bullying
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Blood, Death, and Death of parent