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Big Little Lies

by Liane Moriarty · 2014

Literary Fiction · ranked #74 in category

Three women in a wealthy Sydney suburb are connected by a school-gate friendship and a secret that culminates in a death at a trivia night. Moriarty's novel investigates domestic violence concealed by privilege, the performance of perfect motherhood and the surprising loyalties of female friendship. The mystery structure is the delivery mechanism for the real subject.

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Category
Literary Fiction
First published
2014 · 2010s
Author
Liane Moriarty
Standing
Essential Read

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