Liane Moriarty’s Big Little Lies is a sharp, addictive blend of domestic drama and mystery. In a seemingly idyllic seaside community, the lives of three mothers collide – and a school fundraiser ends in a death no one saw coming.
Get the Big Little Lies Audiobook on AmazonListen on Audible · also in Kindle & printWhat Big Little Lies is about
Big Little Lies centers on three women in a beachside town: Madeline, sharp-tongued and fiercely loyal; Celeste, beautiful and seemingly perfect; and Jane, a young single mother new to the area. As their children start school, small conflicts, secrets, and tensions begin to simmer among the parents.
Framed around a fatal incident at a school trivia night – revealed only gradually – the novel peels back the polished surface of suburban life to expose what really goes on behind closed doors, including bullying and domestic abuse. It’s a witty, suspenseful, and surprisingly moving story told with Moriarty’s signature insight.
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Why Big Little Lies is great on audio
The rotating perspectives and gossipy, building-mystery structure make the Big Little Lies audiobook a compulsive listen. Easy to binge on a commute or a weekend.
Who should listen
For readers who love domestic dramas, character-driven mysteries, and stories about the secrets behind ‘perfect’ lives. Note that it deals seriously with domestic abuse alongside its humor and suspense.
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How to listen to Big Little Lies
Big Little Lies is available on Audible and Amazon. If you’re new to Audible you can listen with a free trial, or buy the audiobook (also in Kindle and print) on Amazon.
Get the Big Little Lies Audiobook on AmazonListen on Audible · also in Kindle & printFrequently asked questions
What’s the central mystery?
A death occurs at a school fundraiser, and the story gradually reveals who died and what led to it, told through the lives of three mothers.
How can I listen to the Big Little Lies audiobook?
It’s available on Audible and Amazon. New Audible members can start with a free trial, or buy it on Amazon.
Was it adapted for TV?
Yes – it was adapted into an acclaimed HBO series, though the original novel was written as a complete, self-contained story.
Does it cover serious themes?
Yes – beneath the humor and gossip, it deals frankly with domestic abuse and its impact.