The Husband's Secret

A #1 New York Times Best Seller, The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty, the author of Big Little Lies, is a modern day take on the story of Pandora and her box. It details the lives of three women who are impacted by the murder of a teen girl that happened nearly thirty years ago. The end of the novel includes an ironic twist as author Moriarty shows how tiny decisions can change the scope of dozens of lives. The novel's three stories are intertwined in many ways. While timing plays a significant role in the characters' lives, it is the guilt that is carried within each that determines their ultimate fate.

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Published Mar 3, 2015

464 pages

Average rating: 7.47

574 RATINGS

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Readers say *The Husband's Secret* is a compelling, character-driven novel that explores the impact of secrets on relationships and families. Many app...

Stizstar
Nov 24, 2025
4/10 stars
2/5. While I enjoy the witty dialogue of the characters and the way Moriarty weaves the plot lines together this one was predictable and lacking substance. I read this after reading Big Little Lies and see a lot of resemblance between the two. Likely my last Moriarty read.
Deborah Trahan
Oct 23, 2025
8/10 stars
This novel reminds us about a disturbing fact of life: none of us really know anyone else incredibly well.
Oree
Jun 25, 2025
8/10 stars
I like how all the individual stories tied in together. I really enjoyed the epilogue full of what if's.
K Olson
Jan 14, 2025
6/10 stars
I read this after Big, Little Lies which I loved. I did not enjoy this one as much. It dragged at points and was not as humorous. I was also not as drawn to the characters in this book.
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Nov 20, 2024
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