Summary-

"Liane Moriarty's 'Big Little Lies' is an intriguing drama about the lives of three women in a small Australian town. The book explores the intricacies of relationships, secrets, and the untold realities of seemingly perfect lives. The novel follows Madeline, Celeste, and Jane, who become involved in a series of events which ultimately result in a murder. Madeline, a fiercely protective mother, is having issues with her ex-husband and his new wife, while Celeste, a lawyer, has a dark secret about her abusive marriage. Jane, the outsider to the town, is also haunted by the tragedy of her past. As their worlds converge, the strain of maintaining appearances and concealing their private strife increases. The novel is smartly structured in a non-chronological way, slowly developing the sequence of events that result in the horrific event. "Big Little Lies" discusses issues of domestic abuse, parenting, friendship, and the intricacies of life within a small, close-knit society. With her quick wit and emotional insight, Moriarty constructs an absorbing story that engages readers until the final page.