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Apples Never Fall
This is only the second Liane Moriarty book I've read and I seriously need to read her other books! I really enjoyed Apples Never Fall, in fact I read it i... READ MORE
Entertaining
For me this book was about 100 pages too long and I felt the last bit about the pandemic was sort of an add on which was unnecessary. But having said that ... READ MORE
Another excellent offering from Liane Moriarty
Here’s a thing I absolutely adore about Moriarty’s books: Each one, and I have read a few by now, dives into a certain field and even if it isn’t one that ... READ MORE
Didn't stick the landing
This was a cleverly written and captivating novel but I couldn’t help but feel like the compelling characters and their complicated dynamics were let down ... READ MORE
Deliciously Twisty And Full Of Surprises
I'd never read anything by Liane Moriarty before, but Marian Keyes recommended this book and so when I was offered the chance to read it, I grabbed it. It ... READ MORE
Synopsis
The brand new novel from the worldwide Number One bestselling author behind Nine Perfect Strangers and the Emmy and Golden Globe-winning HBO series Big Little Lies.
From the outside, the Delaneys appear to be an enviably contented family. Even after all these years, former tennis coaches Joy and Stan are still winning tournaments, and now they’ve sold the family business they have all the time in the world to learn how to ‘relax'. Their four adult children are busy living their own lives, and while it could be argued they never quite achieved their destinies, no-one ever says that out loud.
But now Joy Delaney has disappeared and her children are re-examining their parents’ marriage and their family history with fresh, frightened eyes. Is her disappearance related to their mysterious house guest from last year? Or were things never as rosy as they seemed in the Delaney household?
Publisher information
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
- ISBN: 9781405942256
- Number of pages: 512
- Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 32 mm
- Weight: 356g
- Languages: English
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Long but predominantly interesting story.
This was a very long story, based in Australia, about some dysfunctional families and how their choices and behaviour affected their own and their families... READ MORE
A Compelling Read
Apples Never Fall is another gem from Liane Moriarty. A Family Saga told in two timelines ,set in Australia ,the Delaney Family are Tennis obsessed but S... READ MORE
A perfect mix of humour, heartache and drama, Moriarty’s latest does not disappoint.
Apples Never Fall is the ninth novel by best-selling Australian author, Liane Moriarty. When sixty-nine-year-old Joy Delaney goes missing on Valentine’s Da... READ MORE
A bit… Meh
I was so excited to read this based on previous reviews and awards.
I was largely disappointed. This took me forever to finish reading because it’s incre... READ MORE
An engrossing new read from the Aussie queen of domestic drama!
Moriarty returns to her domestic drama heartland in her latest release, Apples Never Fall.
The dual timeline narrative follows the members of the Delaney f... READ MORE
Don't jump to conclusions
With their family all grown and flown and newly retired Joy is waiting for something to fill her time. Then one day Joy disappears and the speculation of h... READ MORE
An OK read but overlong.
Joy and Stan Delaney ran a successful Tennis Academy for years. The whole family were involved but when they retired they found themselves at a bit of a lo... READ MORE
I can highly recommend this book to all thriller lovers
Apples Never Fall begins with the four Delaney siblings discussing their missing mother. The dilemma is whether to report her missing to the police as she ... READ MORE
Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty
Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty is the story of the Delaney family, all six of them. The parents Stan and Joy and their two sons and daughters. They a... READ MORE
Disappointing
Too long. Many unecessary details and digressions. I found it hard to finish the book.
Brilliant and Original
I really really loved this book, it had so many layers and sub plots, an it kept me fascinated throughout. It is a real page turner as we have come to expe... READ MORE
Loved it!
Oh my goodness I absolutely loved this book! I feel as if I really got to know every character. Very well written with a fantastic plot. I’ll definitely be... READ MORE
A can’t put you down book
I love Liane Moriarty’s books and this one truly Did not disappoint. It was a compelling read that opened up the lives of a family through what they though... READ MORE
Characters v plot
I was drawn quickly into the characters particular of Joy and Logan. Both were particularly strong and rounded the others never quote him the mark for ne o... READ MORE
Up to her usual standards!
Sometimes with a book which has a mystery to solve, you just want to read it quickly to find out what happened. With Liane Moriarty's books you can settle ... READ MORE
Delightful
This is the delightful story of the dysfunctional Delaney family. Mother, Joy, has gone missing and her four adult children fear that the prime suspect mig... READ MORE
Family relationships, secrets, mysteries, and a lot of tennis
I received a NetGalley ARC copy of this novel from Penguin Michael Joseph UK, which I freely chose to review.
This is the fourth of Liane Moriarty’s novels... READ MORE
A slow burning joy
I read this on a Kindle, and have to admit that when I started it and noticed I had 6 hours to go my heart did sink a bit at just how long a book it was!
H... READ MORE
Family is everything
Another outstanding book by Liane Moriarty. I loved the Delaney's and loved Joy's devotion to her family and kind heart. When Savannah appears at their doo... READ MORE
a twisty four-star read
Apples Never Fall by Lianne Moriarty a twisty four-star read. If you are after a good family drama then this is for you, if you already have enough family ... READ MORE
An intriguing and perceptive family sage
I am a big fan of Liane Moriarty novels and this one was no exception. It is a brilliantly crafted family drama with real intrigue.
The book has a real s... READ MORE
Intriguing and twisty
An intriguing delve into a family of high-achievers and what caused the mother to disappear. The four siblings are all very different and react differentl... READ MORE
Liane back to her best ...
This was one of my anticipated releases of the year as Liane is an auto buy author for me (despite not liking nine perfect strangers) and I'm so glad that ... READ MORE
An absorbing, well-plotted read
Apples Never Fall is an absorbing, well-written novel which, although a mystery at its heart, is more about the complicated lives of the main characters: t... READ MORE
Great twisty read
I must start this review by confessing that I had a vested interest in this story. My middle name is Joy, I’m 69, and I play tennis. However I don’t have f... READ MORE
Fantastic read!
Wow, what an enjoyable read!
My first Liane Moriarty read and certainly not my last.
When Joy Delaney, a happily married mother of 4 grown up children mis... READ MORE
Written so well!
This book was almost too well written, to the point that I can't really say I enjoyed reading it because it captured all the mundane little tragedies of a ... READ MORE
Excellent family drama
Apples Never Fall will make Liane Moriarty's legions of fans very happy. I have enjoyed some but not all her books. This one is one of her better ones. Set... READ MORE
Read this book!
I love Liane Moriarty books, I just love her style of writing and to date I haven’t read a bad one. She is one of a few authors that I will stop what I’m c... READ MORE