Marriage, childhood, parenthood, and friendships are some of the themes explored, and although each character comes with their own set of middle-class, suburban baggage, they are all authentic, well-rounded, and sympathetically drawn individuals. Written in close third person, the characters are likeable and annoying in equal measure, like real people. The plot and chapters are character driven with each chapter either flitting back to the day in question, or forwards to the days and weeks that follow it.
Set in Sydney, Australia, and centring on a group of friends at a barbecue, it quickly becomes apparent something troubling has taken place, something, which has deeply affected everyone, and keeps you guessing to the end, adding to the suspense and pace. Easy to read with well-written dialogue and deliciously flawed characters, it hooked me from the start. I’m pleased to say I wasn’t disappointed. I thoroughly enjoyed Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty, and the TV adaption was pretty good too, so I was really looking forward to reading Truly Madly Guilty.
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