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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

Few works of mystery & thriller have earned the sustained critical attention that Big Little Lies (2014) by Liane Moriarty continues to receive. 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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Country of Origin

🇦🇺 Australia

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Editorial Assessment

Liane Moriarty published Big Little Lies in 2014, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of mystery & thriller from Australia. The book's treatment of domestic violence, motherhood, friendship, class accounts for much of its enduring reputation. Among its recognitions: Edgar Award 2014. With an editorial score of 71/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys. What distinguishes Big Little Lies is how it handles its central concerns — domestic violence, motherhood, friendship, class — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it. Liane Moriarty's role in the literature of Australia is well established. Big Little Lies can be read as both a standalone achievement and as part of a broader national literary conversation about identity, history, and the possibilities of narrative form.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

Edgar Award
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201462
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About the Author
Liane Moriarty
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Liane Moriarty is a celebrated author from Australia known for influential works of mystery thriller.

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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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