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Mystery & Thriller· Australia

Big Little Lies

by Liane Moriarty
Aggregate Editorial Score71/100
★Edgar Award
Published 2014512 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Liane Moriarty's Big Little Lies (2014) stands as one of the most significant works of mystery & thriller of its era. Three women—Madeline, Celeste, and Jane—form an unlikely friendship at a primary school trivia night that ends in murder. Moriarty's compulsively readable thriller is also a sharp study of domestic violence, class, and the social world of privileged suburban mothers. Themes of domestic violence, motherhood, friendship run through the work. The book has received recognition from Edgar Award 2014.

Book Details

AuthorLiane Moriarty
Published2014
Country of Origin🇦🇺 Australia
LanguageEnglish
Pages512
Category🔍 Mystery & Thriller
ISBN9780399167065
Editorial Score71/100
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Suspenseful fiction built around crime, detection, and hidden truths.

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Country of Origin

🇦🇺 Australia

This book is part of Australia's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Edgar Award
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Liane Moriarty
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Big Little Lies about?

Three women—Madeline, Celeste, and Jane—form an unlikely friendship at a primary school trivia night that ends in murder. Moriarty's compulsively readable thriller is also a sharp study of domestic violence, class, and the social world of privileged suburban mothers.

Who wrote Big Little Lies?

Big Little Lies was written by Liane Moriarty, from Australia. First published in 2014.

What awards has Big Little Lies won?

Big Little Lies has received the following awards and honours: Edgar Award 2014.

Is Big Little Lies worth reading?

Big Little Lies is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 62/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in domestic violence, motherhood, friendship.

Where can I buy Big Little Lies?

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What category is Big Little Lies?

Big Little Lies is classified as Mystery & Thriller. Suspenseful fiction built around crime, detection, and hidden truths.

What country is Big Little Lies from?

Big Little Lies originates from Australia's literary tradition. Explore more books from Australia on our country page.

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