Book Review : Apples Never Fall

Book Review : Apples Never Fall

Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty continues her trend of writing well thought out plots, with unexpected twists and turns as well as relatable characters. Like many of her stories, Moriarty begins in the present but flashes back to the past which eventually explains...
Book Review : The Hypnotist’s Love Story

Book Review : The Hypnotist’s Love Story

I was a little hesitant to read a story about a hypnotist, however, I found the hypnotist’s approach is not unlike a counsellor. Often counsellors encourage their clients to relax as they start a session and help them to find their own answers to their difficulties,...
Book Review : The Last Anniversary

Book Review : The Last Anniversary

The Last Anniversary is another enjoyable story by Liane Moriarty. The main character is Sophie Honeywell who is single, nearly forty and desperate to be in a stable relationship. She unexpectedly inherits the house of her ex-boyfriend’s Aunt Connie and moves to...
Book Review : Truly, Madly, Guilty

Book Review : Truly, Madly, Guilty

Truly, Madly, Guilty by Liane Moriarty is the story of a neighbourhood barbeque, where there are three couples and their children. The first part of the book tells us what happened after the barbeque. One couple’s marriage begins to experience difficulties, while at...
Book Review : Nine perfect strangers

Book Review : Nine perfect strangers

When I finish reading a Liane Moriarty book, my first thought is generally, “what a clever writer she is.” Moriarty is so good at her craft. Nine Perfect Strangers is no exception, and it is quite an ambitious book. It is the story of nine people who go to a health...
Book Review : Big little lies

Book Review : Big little lies

The story begins when a parent is murdered at the Pirriwee Public School on the occasion of the annual trivia night, but we don’t know who has died or who is responsible. The book then skips to six months before this event, and tells the tangled web of events that led...
Book Review : Three wishes

Book Review : Three wishes

Three Wishes is the story of female triplets and their relationship with each other as they navigate various life challenges. The story begins with a massive row in a restaurant when the triplets are celebrating their thirty-fourth birthdays, which results in an...
Book Review : The Husband’s Secret

Book Review : The Husband’s Secret

The Husband’s Secret revolves around three women Cecilia, Rachel and Tess who barely know each other yet are simultaneously experiencing major traumas in their lives, which has been thrust upon them by others. Mostly they are unable to share their problems with...