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Big Little Lies
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5 huge stars. I’d give it 6 if I could!
This was one of the most captivating books I’ve read. An emotional joy-ride and an absolute favorite!
Based in a small exclusive coastal town in Australia. It’s orientation day into kindergarten when one boy is accused of choking a little girl. For the parents it’s a moment when bonds are formed and lines are drawn in the sand.
A full complement of emotions are cleverly weaved throughout. Laughter, tears, smiles and pain. Three wonderful friends (Madeline, Celeste and Jane) brought together on that orientation day by their children. The adventures they share together as well as their private struggles at home. Broken dreams, broken hearts and broken families. And the healing of hearts and souls.
"Every relationship has its glitches. It's ups, its downs."
Everything revolves around something as simple as trivia night at the school. Then a situation arises that has both police and media questioning everyone present. The responses from the interviews are hilarious! I was always on the look-out for more of these little gems as a tasty bonus, near the end of every chapter.
There are two distinct sides to this book. The fun, whimsical side that leaves you with a permanent grin on your face, desperately wanting to be part of this group of friends. Then, of course, there’s the dark side that proves you never really know what goes on in the privacy of one's home. Even between the closest of friends.
There are three sides to every person…the side we show to everyone else, the side we show to friends and loved ones, and the side we show only to ourselves.
In other words, this book is simply about life. Those we love and those that make us crazy. Very often, one in the same!
I loved every minute of this book. Occasionally shaking my head at the silliness.
Never expecting a twist in this story...I got a delicious jaw-dropping moment! Like icing on a cake.
I absolutely adored this book! I am so sad it's finished. Now onward to the TV series!
This was one of the most captivating books I’ve read. An emotional joy-ride and an absolute favorite!
Based in a small exclusive coastal town in Australia. It’s orientation day into kindergarten when one boy is accused of choking a little girl. For the parents it’s a moment when bonds are formed and lines are drawn in the sand.
A full complement of emotions are cleverly weaved throughout. Laughter, tears, smiles and pain. Three wonderful friends (Madeline, Celeste and Jane) brought together on that orientation day by their children. The adventures they share together as well as their private struggles at home. Broken dreams, broken hearts and broken families. And the healing of hearts and souls.
"Every relationship has its glitches. It's ups, its downs."
Everything revolves around something as simple as trivia night at the school. Then a situation arises that has both police and media questioning everyone present. The responses from the interviews are hilarious! I was always on the look-out for more of these little gems as a tasty bonus, near the end of every chapter.
There are two distinct sides to this book. The fun, whimsical side that leaves you with a permanent grin on your face, desperately wanting to be part of this group of friends. Then, of course, there’s the dark side that proves you never really know what goes on in the privacy of one's home. Even between the closest of friends.
There are three sides to every person…the side we show to everyone else, the side we show to friends and loved ones, and the side we show only to ourselves.
In other words, this book is simply about life. Those we love and those that make us crazy. Very often, one in the same!
I loved every minute of this book. Occasionally shaking my head at the silliness.
Never expecting a twist in this story...I got a delicious jaw-dropping moment! Like icing on a cake.
I absolutely adored this book! I am so sad it's finished. Now onward to the TV series!
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Susan wrote: "Did you watch the mini series?"Not yet Susan, as soon as I finish the book I plan on binge watching! Lol!
Is the series good Susan?
I thought it was. I started the book and wanted to throw it because of the uptight politically correctness of the too wealthy women, but I stomached the series because I liked the actors. It was very good. The acting was excellent.
Susan wrote: "I thought it was. I started the book and wanted to throw it because of the uptight politically correctness of the too wealthy women, but I stomached the series because I liked the actors. It was ve..."Thank you!
Fantastic review, Kaceey! I love your thoughts on this one. So glad you loved this one. I did too!
Brenda wrote: "Fantastic review, Kaceey! I love your thoughts on this one. So glad you loved this one. I did too!"Thank you Brenda! I just loved this book! So glad you felt the same way:)
Great review Kaceey, I too have the mini series taped & ready to binge watch, but must read the book first as well.
I must read this, I've had it for ages - in fact, I must read all her books. And I'm up for a binge watch too if I can schedule it in between OH's football matches!
Yay! Glad to see you loved this one so much. The TV series is SO addicting . . . sucks it wasn't longer.
Megan wrote: "Great review Kaceey, I too have the mini series taped & ready to binge watch, but must read the book first as well."Thank you Megan! I always like to read the book before I watch the show or movie! I hope you enjoy it too!
Maureen wrote: "Wonderful review kaceey."Thank you Maureen!
Loved the T.V. series; hope you watch soon Kaceey!
Lovely review, Kaceey! Wish there was a six star options ;)) xox
Wonderful review, Kaceey. Loved the recent series with the stellar stars. :)
I loved this book and I'm loving the show. I've been dragging it out. Only have one episode left. So good!! Love the music in it too. Great review and enjoy the show <3
Terrific review, Kaceey. I really loved the series, but it's been a while since I read the book, so I didn't remember all the details. The first episode was a little on the slow side for me, but that may be that I had only the vaguest recall of the book to start with - as I kept watching, things came back to me. Glad you enjoyed the book! Enjoy the show!
Linda wrote: "I must read this, I've had it for ages - in fact, I must read all her books. And I'm up for a binge watch too if I can schedule it in between OH's football matches!"Thanks Linda! I have read one other book by this author and loved it just as much! I can't wait to read more from her! You will have to squeeze in an episode or two!! Enjoy!!
Melissa wrote: "Yay! Glad to see you loved this one so much. The TV series is SO addicting . . . sucks it wasn't longer."Thank you Melissa:) I am going to start watching this weekend. Is it already done? Only one season? Sad!!
Frances wrote: "Loved the T.V. series; hope you watch soon Kaceey!"Thank you Frances! That's my plan for this weekend! I will be so happy if it's even half as good as the book!
Great review! I'm reading this book next. The TV series is absolutely amazing. You'll love it (:
I love your review Kaceey! I've wanted to read this book for so long. Your review makes me even more excited to read it! So glad you loved it! :-)
Nice review, Kaceey!
KAS wrote: "Lovely review, Kaceey! Wish there was a six star options ;)) xox"Thank you KAS:) Wouldn't that be great to have the option to give 5+ stars! I would definitely click that option for this book!
Fun to relive this wonderful book through your review, Kaceey! I have the series waiting for me to watch too!
Kay wrote: "Read this book a couple of years ago and loved it! Snarky humor deluxe."Glad you loved this one too Kay! Yes I loved the humor, I was laughing throughout!!
Linda wrote: "Wonderful review, Kaceey. Loved the recent series with the stellar stars. :)"Thank you Linda! Can't wait to start watching! I feel like I'm the only one who hasn't watched it yet! Lol!
Lynsey wrote: "Loved this book"Glad you enjoyed this one too Lynsey! Was so good!
Deanna wrote: "I loved this book and I'm loving the show. I've been dragging it out. Only have one episode left. So good!! Love the music in it too. Great review and enjoy the show <3"
Thank Deanna:) That's how I felt for the book! I didn't want it to end!
Mr wrote: "I mean Ekikime"I'm sorry Mr. Ampaabeng, I am not sure what this means.
Cheri wrote: "Terrific review, Kaceey. I really loved the series, but it's been a while since I read the book, so I didn't remember all the details. The first episode was a little on the slow side for me, but th..."Thank you Cheri! I can't wait to start watching. I may not get a lot of reading done this weekend! Lol! I absolutely loved this book!!
So glad you loved this one and wonderful review, Kaceey! I really enjoyed this one too! :-)
Tylah Marie wrote: "Great review! I'm reading this book next. The TV series is absolutely amazing. You'll love it (:"Thank you Tylah Marie! I hope you enjoy the book too! Can't wait to see what you think of it!
Lindsay wrote: "I love your review Kaceey! I've wanted to read this book for so long. Your review makes me even more excited to read it! So glad you loved it! :-)"Thank you so much Lindsay:) I hope you read it soon! I'll be watching for your review! It was so good! Enjoy!
Zoeytron wrote: "Nice review, Kaceey!"Thank you Zoeytron!
This was a brilliant book! Loveeeee your review!
Great review, Kaceey! This one is in my TBR pile. Can't wait to read it.
Wonderful review! Enjoy the TV series.
Wow, such an intellectualism book. Good to you all
Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader wrote: "Fun to relive this wonderful book through your review, Kaceey! I have the series waiting for me to watch too!"Thank you so much Jennifer! Glad you enjoyed this one too! Hope you have fun watching the series too!
Norma wrote: "So glad you loved this one and wonderful review, Kaceey! I really enjoyed this one too! :-)"Thank you Norma:) This was so good wasn't it?! I didn't want it to end! Glad you loved this one too!
Kaceey wrote: "Frances wrote: "Loved the T.V. series; hope you watch soon Kaceey!"Thank you Frances! That's my plan for this weekend! I will be so happy if it's even half as good as the book!"
I think you will love it Kaceey!! (Great review on the book; I'll have to read it one day)!
Margitte wrote: "This was a brilliant book! Loveeeee your review!"Thank you so much Margitte! Glad you enjoyed this one too!
Purple Country wrote: "Great review, Kaceey! This one is in my TBR pile. Can't wait to read it."Thank you (PC) Sandy! I hope you enjoy! I'll be watching for your review!
Jonetta wrote: "Wonderful review! Enjoy the TV series."Thank you Jonetta! Looking forward to it!
Mr wrote: "Wow, such an intellectualism book. Good to you all"Thank you Mr. Ampaabeng.
