The Husband's Secret: The hit novel that launched the author of BIG LITTLE LIES Paperback – 29 August 2013

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Relatable story, characters, situations, emotions... an amazing author, a beautifully woven story which is what makes this a wonderful 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.

Funny, interesting and a page turner.... This book is beautifully written. Love Liane Moriarty.... Her style and sense of humor sets her apart from authors of today