Little Lies

This book belongs in the dictionary under the definition of “page turner.” I couldn't work or sleep until I knew what horrible event took place that was alluded to in the first chapter. And by the time it took place I had grown so attached to the three main characters that I was wracked with anxiety that one of them would be the victim or the culprit. I don't want to give the impression that Big Little Lies is a grim novel; at times it is bitingly funny, especially the Greek Chorus of parents and teachers who provide a running commentary on the action. I think the less you know about the specifics of the plot going in to this book, the better, but rest assured you will laugh, cry, gasp and sigh, and at the end you will feel both exhausted and satisfied.

I will admit that I miss the simple romanticism of Moriarty's earlier novels, but it's rewarding to see her growth as an author, and I am glad she is garnering both critical and commercial success.