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Big Little Lies
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I didn't think that I would ever finish this audiobook. I liked this story, but it took a long time for me to get into. Initially, I had a hard time keeping the mothers and their children straight. Once I had finally got that straight, the story seemed to move a long a little faster, but not by much. I know a lot of people loved this book, but I guess it just didn't knock my socks off. I had high hopes for this book and feel a little let down. It was good, but not as great as I'd been expecting.
This book tells the story of several mothers whose children attend the same elementary school. When one of the children, Ziggy, is accused of bullying a little girl, a war is waged between the parents, who seemed to be the biggest bullies throughout the book. One of the parents ends up dead and the story is largely told through flashbacks, as the other parents provide their statements.
Mostly, this book made me think of that song, 'Harper Valley PTA'. I couldn't get interested in some of the catty, hypocritical chatter among the moms about one another. As a result, I never felt like I connected with any of the main characters. I think I might have enjoyed this one more if it weren't so long and redundant.
There is some content r/t abuse, which may be a trigger for some people. This story serves as a good reminder that things aren't always as they appear on the outside. The last 25% of the book becomes more interesting and truths are revealed. I was pleasantly surprised by the ending, but wish it would have arrived sooner. All in all, it was okay. It won't be a story I reread, but I've read far worse.
This book tells the story of several mothers whose children attend the same elementary school. When one of the children, Ziggy, is accused of bullying a little girl, a war is waged between the parents, who seemed to be the biggest bullies throughout the book. One of the parents ends up dead and the story is largely told through flashbacks, as the other parents provide their statements.
Mostly, this book made me think of that song, 'Harper Valley PTA'. I couldn't get interested in some of the catty, hypocritical chatter among the moms about one another. As a result, I never felt like I connected with any of the main characters. I think I might have enjoyed this one more if it weren't so long and redundant.
There is some content r/t abuse, which may be a trigger for some people. This story serves as a good reminder that things aren't always as they appear on the outside. The last 25% of the book becomes more interesting and truths are revealed. I was pleasantly surprised by the ending, but wish it would have arrived sooner. All in all, it was okay. It won't be a story I reread, but I've read far worse.
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Reading Progress
August 17, 2014
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to-read
August 17, 2014
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November 23, 2014
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Started Reading
November 26, 2014
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40.0%
"Kind of difficult to keep all these moms straight, but I think I'm getting there finally"
December 1, 2014
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December 1, 2014
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Finished Reading
December 19, 2014
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Arianna✦❋SteamyReadsBlog❋✦ wrote: "Awesome review, Candace! ;)"
Thanks so much, ladies! Can't love them all, I guess. :) xoxo
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I hope the TV series is good, Frances. I didn't even know that there was one. Enjoy! :) xoxo
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I hope the TV series is good, Frances. I didn't even know that there was one. Enj..."
It just started last week Candace on HBO, with Nicole Kidman, and others.
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I hope the TV series is good, Frances. I didn't even know that th..."
I hope it is a good one, Frances. I think this is one that would be easier to follow on TV d/t the multiple POVs. It got a little confusing in the audiobook. :) xoxo
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Olga therebelreader wrote: "Terrific review, Candace!! x"
NiCoLeTa E. wrote: "Lovely review, Candace!!! ;D xx"
Thanks so much, ladies! :) xoxo
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Thanks, Steffi! It is rare for me too. I think most people would just DNF it and move on. I'm compulsive about finishing every book I start though, so I can't do that. I'd save a lot of time if I did though. :) xoxo
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Thanks, Steffi! It is rare for me too. I think most people would just DNF it and move on. I'm compulsive about finishing every book I start though, so I can't do that. I'd save a lot of time if I did though. :) xoxo
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Thanks, Steffi! It is rare for m..."
I am the same. I always need to finish I just cant DNF. Even if I hate it I need to finish, unless it's not in pov then I stop on page 1 because I just can't read it. xoox
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Carlene(Inspired) wrote: "Great review. I've had this one on my to-read list for a while."
Thanks so much, ladies! :) xoxo
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Thanks, Steffi! ..."
I'm glad I'm not the only one, Steffi! :) xoxo
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Thanks, Debbie! I'm glad it wasn't just me. I try to avoid "complicated" audiobooks because I'm usually doing other things while I listen. If the storyline is too complex, I end up missing important details and spend a lot of time going back to get things straight. :) xoxo
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Aj the Ravenous Reader wrote: "Very insightful review, Candace. I used to have a copy of this book but I somehow lost interest and swapped it with something else. :/"
Coco.V wrote: "Excellent honest review, Candace! :) xx"
Alp wrote: "Great review, hon. xx"
Ana wrote: "Neat review Candace xoxo"
Thanks so much, ladies! :) xoxo
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I can see that it would be easier to follow on TV. It was pretty confusing keeping everyone straight in the audiobook. A visual would have been a big help. I hope it's a good show. Enjoy, Ann! :) xoxo
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I hope you love it,Anushree! :) xoxo"
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Thanks, Ginger! I'm glad I wasn't the only one. :) xoxo
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I did, but I was really confused for most of the book. I think there was too much going on for me to keep straight in an audiobook format. :) xoxo
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