Big Little Lies, Liane Moriarty (3.5)
Definitely a summer book in it’s pace – though not a
light-hearted romp. The plot has multiple serious subjects, starting with a
murder, domestic abuse, rape and even some human trafficking thrown into the
mix. Ms. Moriarty keeps it moving with fast action, humor and mystery. We don’t
even know who was murdered till the very end. The action is all around a group
of kindergarten parents on the coast of Australia near Sydney. The parents fit
various stereotypes; though show depth as we meet them more fully. Oddly, much
of the characterizations and humor reminded me of Julia Louis Dreyfus’ show: ‘The
New Adventures of Old Christine’, as one of the main characters in the book
finds her ex-husband and new-age wife with their new child also going to the
same kindergarten. As in the TV show, the protagonists are always battling the
uber-moms from the school who decide who is popular, fashionable and a good
parent. I liked that parts of the book were surprising and the format drove one
to the end quickly.
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