The Husband's Secret: The hit novel that launched the author of BIG LITTLE LIES

This book is amazing....I just cant put it down. Its addictive....Its funny as well as serious and sad at the same time. very well written by the author. I am just half way through it. And cant wait to finish it. What I like about the book is that all the women are so envious of the other women's life and wish they were like them.. However, they are unaware of the fact of how sad and what difficulties the other ladies are going through... Loving every chapter of the book. Highly recommend it

The Husband's secret was yet another good read from Liane Moriarty. I always enjoy her book and the characters she creates. There's a familiarity and complexity in the way she sews together the story. I love the way three plots are joined together in same story and despite everyone knowing the suspense in between the book... Still there was something which couldn't be known till end of the book!!!! Loved it

Well written!Many characters combined togethere in a proper manner.Yeah,its a good book!

Builds up suspense nicely.

One expects a novel written by an Australian to be about cricket, desert landscapes, beefy men drinking beer or perhaps a kangaroo or two – but this book has none of them! Three families are introduced in the beginning of this book. The efficient Cecilia is happily married to the gentle John-Paul and they live in Sydney with their three little daughters, when Cecilia accidentally discovers a terrible secret about her husband’s past. Meanwhile, Tess is devastated when her hears that her husband Will has fallen in love with her beloved cousin and business partner Felicity. The elderly Rachel Crowley is still grieving over the tragic death of her daughter many years ago, when her son and daughter in law inform her that they are shortly moving to New York, which will deprive her of the company of her only grandchild. Initially, the stories of the three families are like separate strands – but as the novel proceeds, the reader begins to understand the links between them. The author weaves a wonderful tale of relationships changing with the situations. The large number of characters may seem confusing at first – I had to jot down names and relationships on a piece of paper but I stopped referring to it by the time I reached the middle of the book! Although the book is set in a large city like Sydney, it describes a close-knit community, not unlike Alice Munro’s stories set in small towns in Canada, or R.K.Narayan’s stories set in Malgudi. Since the focus is on people, not places, Indian readers can mentally transplant the story to Allahabad or Patna or Chandigarh, and it will not lose its impact. The author’s style is generally simple, but many details are revealed in an oblique manner. Her strength lies in the plot and characters, but occasionally she comes up with a brilliant passage, for example, a child’s feelings when her parents decide to divorce: “Everyone she knew had a mum and a dad who lived in the same house. Her circle of friends and family was too small and suburban and Catholic. She knew the word ‘divorce’ but it was like the work ‘earthquake’. It wasn’t something that would ever happen to her…” The author also excels in expressing herself through paradoxical statements, for instance: “She’s always made a point of pretending not to be interested in money, because she was, in fact, very interested in it.” On the whole, a highly readable novel.

Bloody exceptional...what a read and how beautifully and neatly tied and linked up together. Unbelievably fluid, layered in a complex web but simple and enjoyable to read.

Can't say it's brilliant..but it's still good. I liked the way the author has written the character's actual thoughts and what they got about speaking out loud. It builds a connection with these people in the story. Because we all think something and say other stuffs; many a times.. ;) The book wasn't in excellent condition too though it was a new piece.

It is a straight forward, simple to grasp tale, go forward to buy this read if you are inclined more towards a motivational end on how to live life with what you got. Also you keep on expecting the thrill the entire time you read but reach the end to know that there is actually no twist.

I loved this novel. It was a true page-turner... and I found that as I neared the end, the chapters got shorter and shorter so I could rationalize reading just another chapter before going to bed. Liane Moriarty is a very talented writer. It is truly a craft to weave such a story-with all of the characters being connected in one way or another. I am looking forward to reading more of her work very soon!

I really liked this one, an easy read with a great story and lovingly written characters. The last 1/4 of the book felt a bit unnecessary/I had the feeling we were kind of done with the plot but then there's another 50 or so pages. But overall really recommend!

A smart, addictive treat! It's not just "The Husband's Secret" we are pining for, it's all the secret's Liane Moriarty dangles in front of us that we want to discover! And it's the fabulous way Liane brings what seems to be three separate stories to a crashing halt together! One of my reading group members chose this book for us to read this month. I assumed that it was going to be a chick lit book, and that the premise of Cecelia Fitzpatrick finding a letter addressed to her, written by her husband and to be read upon his death sounded interesting... especially since her husband was "very much alive" when she found it. It seemed that the story would revolve around the question of whether Cecelia should "open the letter or not" now that she's found it and the results of that decision. Ah, yes, the letter... What deep dark secrets does that hold? But that "secret" is just the beginning! Yes, there is the letter and the "moral" decision, and that delicious dark secret, but the story takes such a turn from there that I absolutely could not put this book down. I was sucked into this story from say page 20 on... EVERYone has secrets! There is a murder, a mystery, jealousy, infidelity, and secrets, secrets, secrets! I don't want to spoil all the fun, so let me just give you a little bit of the layout of the story... There are three "stories" here. First, Cecelia Fitzpatrick, the "perfect" wife, right down to her arrangement of Tupperware in the pantry, who married the wonderful John-Paul, from one of the wealthiest families in town and they have 3 wonderful children. Second, there is Tess, Will and Felicity. Tess and Will are married with a little boy and Felicity is Tess's cousin and closet friend. And lastly, there's Rachel, Grandmother of Jacob, and the mother of Rob who is married to Lauren. All three families have ties to the same town, all three families have an interesting story, and all three of these families are going to experience life altering changes because of one another. And just when you think that the story has reached its' climax, you'll be saying to yourself, "OMG!" Liane Moriarty's writing is kind of light and airy, like you'd find in a good "Chick Lit" book. (I haven't really heard much about 'Chick lit' these days either, does it still exist?!). BUT, just when you think that the story will be a "light" read, the story teasing you along to a place you THINK it's going, Liane pulls the rug right from under you, and she doesn't stop there. This "light" read turns into such a great read with twists and turns that you wouldn't expect. A story much more complex then you'd think at its humble beginning. Definitely a book I would recommend to almost anyone who enjoys their fiction with a mystery and a bit of Tupperware mixed in! I will now be reading more of Liane Moriarty! This book was her debut novel, which became a #1 hit in the UK back in 2013. She now has 6 more books under her belt, one of which, Truly Madly Guilty, was published this year. Just make sure you put The Husband's Secret on your TBR list!!! 5 stars from this Chick! *P.S. Something to keep in mind when reading The Husband's Secret... there are a lot of characters that Liane throws at you right from the start. With out any "formal" introductions, early chapters seem to jump right into the middle of a story that you don't know anything about, or the people that are involved. At first, I found it confusing and was trying to sort out who these people were. Eventually you'll see that there are three separate families and it will not seem confusing any longer. You'll be able to follow these "separate" stories seamlessly. Keep a list of characters if you need to at first, but don't let this "complication" deter you from the story. READ IT!

最近こちらで評価の高い本、一般的に売れている本を何冊か読んで「。。。。」と思ったことが数度。 どうも読書が楽しめなかったのですが。 これはもう最初から入り込めました。 同じくらいの年代の4人の主婦の、ありそうな日常（でもありそうで、実はなさそうなんですが） それが微妙に交錯しつつ話は展開してゆきます。 子供のこと、夫婦のこと、自分自身のこと、 なんかわかる～。（孫の話題にはさすがについていけなかったんですけど） やっぱりその年代その年代にあった本ってあるんですね。 あとは文章のリズムとか展開が中だるみがない。 4人登場人物がいるので、誰かしらに何かが起こるところが中だるみをなくす効果があるような。 終わり方も最近読んだ本の中では一番「ありがち」でもなく「そんな突飛なおわりかた？」でもなく。 英語も難しい言い回しとか文章の美しさを追求しているというわけでもないので 読みやすかったです。

Until last month, I had never heard of Liane Moriarty. Her book, "the husband's secret", was on a list of the best books for 2015 . The idea seemed original so I bought it and couldn't put it down until the end. When Cecilia finds in her attic a closed envelope addressed to her by her husband with the specific demand that she doesn't open it until his death, it's like she has found the Pandora's box. From this moment, things are going to evolve in a way which would have been different otherwise... I love the way Liane Moriarty described the thoughts of each character, as if we were in their minds . I found it very well built and deeply interesting. I also loved the fact that it's situated in Australia, as Liane Moriarty is Australian, which was a change from what I usually read and made me discover new ways of life. I recommend it and bought two other books by this same writer.