Big? Little? Crazy!
Wow, wow, wow, my pals! It's pretty much summertime and I finally have time to read again. On a whim, I picked up Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty - I had heard about the TV adaptation and when I saw a copy for sale for $4, I couldn't resist! Then it sat on my shelf for several months. This weekend I actually picked it up and BOY did it hit me right between the eyes. This book was insane and I loved every second of it.
The beach town of Pirriwee is home to an absolutely lovely public school. The kindergarten mothers are all so excited for their little boys and girls to start school! But the advent of young mother Jane and her son Ziggy knocks down the first domino in a chain of events that may just cause the town to explode. Madeline, Celeste, Jane, and their husbands and children are thrown into a bizarre world of conflict, violence, bullying, subterfuge, and drama. I can't say any more because the plot is too crazy!
I did not have any sort of expectations for this book. I thought it would be a vaguely decent mom-ish read with a love triangle or some other stereotypical drama. Instead, I got a twisting plot, brilliantly drawn characters, sharp descriptions, and a thoroughly enjoyable book overall. Moriarty's characters were the highlight for me. Each one was complex, dynamic, and more than they initially appeared. They were real - flawed, emotional, concerned, and intense. My particular favorite was Madeline. Her unique view of the world and her relationships to the other characters helped drive the story. Though her plot line wasn't the most exciting, it was the one I was the most invested in.
One of the most unique aspects of Big Little Lies was its dive into the world of the parents of school-age children. As a future teacher myself (though I'm going to teach high school, not elementary), it was both terrifying and eye-opening to read about these extreme moms and dads. Big Little Lies is ultimately a tale about parenting, and I think Moriarty does a great job with that theme throughout the book. The parent-child relationships are beautifully drawn and help to humanize the adult characters.
This was a crazy book. One plot twist hit me so hard I literally had to put the book down for a few minutes and yell a little bit. There's mystery, intrigue, ridiculousness, and wonderful character development. Moriarty constructed a tightly-woven plot that sucked me in and didn't let me go. I loved Big Little Lies.
Plot: A
Characters: A
Overall: A
The beach town of Pirriwee is home to an absolutely lovely public school. The kindergarten mothers are all so excited for their little boys and girls to start school! But the advent of young mother Jane and her son Ziggy knocks down the first domino in a chain of events that may just cause the town to explode. Madeline, Celeste, Jane, and their husbands and children are thrown into a bizarre world of conflict, violence, bullying, subterfuge, and drama. I can't say any more because the plot is too crazy!
I did not have any sort of expectations for this book. I thought it would be a vaguely decent mom-ish read with a love triangle or some other stereotypical drama. Instead, I got a twisting plot, brilliantly drawn characters, sharp descriptions, and a thoroughly enjoyable book overall. Moriarty's characters were the highlight for me. Each one was complex, dynamic, and more than they initially appeared. They were real - flawed, emotional, concerned, and intense. My particular favorite was Madeline. Her unique view of the world and her relationships to the other characters helped drive the story. Though her plot line wasn't the most exciting, it was the one I was the most invested in.
One of the most unique aspects of Big Little Lies was its dive into the world of the parents of school-age children. As a future teacher myself (though I'm going to teach high school, not elementary), it was both terrifying and eye-opening to read about these extreme moms and dads. Big Little Lies is ultimately a tale about parenting, and I think Moriarty does a great job with that theme throughout the book. The parent-child relationships are beautifully drawn and help to humanize the adult characters.
This was a crazy book. One plot twist hit me so hard I literally had to put the book down for a few minutes and yell a little bit. There's mystery, intrigue, ridiculousness, and wonderful character development. Moriarty constructed a tightly-woven plot that sucked me in and didn't let me go. I loved Big Little Lies.
Plot: A
Characters: A
Overall: A
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