Literary · Mystery
Big Little Lies
Three mothers at a seaside Australian school become tangled in playground feuds, secrets and a rumour that spirals. The story is told through gossip and witness interviews that lead up to a death at a school party.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 2014
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 478
- Format
- Book 1 of 2 in Big Little Lies
Read this if you like sharp, funny suburban drama with a serious undercurrent and a mystery to keep you reading.
Skip this if you want to avoid domestic violence and sexual assault, which are central to the later part.
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- What is Big Little Lies about?
- Three mothers at a seaside Australian school become tangled in playground feuds, secrets and a rumour that spirals. The story is told through gossip and witness interviews that lead up to a death at a school party.
- Who should read Big Little Lies?
- Read it if you like sharp, funny suburban drama with a serious undercurrent and a mystery to keep you reading. Skip it if you want to avoid domestic violence and sexual assault, which are central to the later part.
- How long and how fast is Big Little Lies?
- It is a medium-paced, long read of about 478 pages, first published in 2014.
- Does Big Little Lies have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Domestic violence, Sexual assault, Bullying, Death.
- Can I borrow Big Little Lies for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Big Little Lies; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after Big Little Lies?
- Readers who liked it often move on to Little Fires Everywhere, The Couple Next Door.
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