Apples Never Fall

Liane Moriarty Press Reviews

A fantastic storyteller. Apples Never Fall is gripping, getting to the dark underbelly of a seemingly perfect family. A cracking read - ITV's Lorraine Kelly

An engrossing mashup of family drama and psychological suspense that offers a mystery. Complex and satisfying. Perfect holiday reading - Guardian

Enthralling - i

Moriarty's portrait of a tennis-mad family is convincing . . . And she keeps a stunning revelation up her sleeve until the final pages - Sunday Times

This is a tour-de-force of a novel; brilliantly plotted and superbly written . . . No detail of family life and marriage escapes Moriarty's all seeing eye, and every sentence is packed with wit and insight. The tension builds to a conclusion alive with ingenious twists. Smart, sharp and utterly riveting - Daily Mail

Moriarty's expert storytelling will have you turning page after page to discover truths lurking beneath the surface. The ending is witty and satisfying, but comes with a dark twist. Apples Never Fall is full of intrigue, suspense and surprises, sure to delight both readers and viewers of the TV adaptation already in the pipeline - i

Moriarty excels in the way all of her characters spring from the page so fully formed. A witty tale of domestic suspense and a satisfying, layered family drama - New York Times

A deliciously dark story set in suburbia - Cosmopolitan

Clever and relatable - Woman

Her writing is smart, her plots are clever, her dialogue believable and you can be sure that when you pick up one of her books you're in safe hands . . . If you want a book to see you through on your beach towel this summer, I highly recommend Liane's latest, Apples Never Fall. There's a lot of truth in it. Something we really do need right now -- Fi Glover - Waitrose Weekend

I loved it. An absolute page-turner with all the wit and nuance that put Liane Moriarty head and shoulders above the crowd. Liane Moriarty shows once again why she leads the pack -- Jane Harper A corker of a mystery - Sunday Telegraph

Another sinister thriller to see us into the autumn - New! Magazine

A wonderfully noirish dissection of domestic dysfunction - iNEWS

Magnificent, pyrotechnic, deliciously theatrical - Guardian

Her best yet, a gripping family saga that sees her tackle female rage, ageism, mental health, sibling rivalry and the frailties of technology with incisive wit and verve. Quintessential Moriarty: suspenseful and funny, full of twists and as binge-worthy as the finest box set - Mail on Sunday

Utterly and completely wonderful: an intelligent, forensic portrait of a family. A thrillingly honest depiction of a long marriage and an unsentimental look at the lives of their four children, which also happens to be a hugely engaging, sometimes very funny, page-turner -- Marian Keyes

Liane Moriarty is back with another tour de force - Grazia

Acutely observed and often poignant, this is a brilliant portrayal of a long marriage, warts and all. Just as compelling [as Big Little Lies] - the story of a family that appeared perfect but is unravelling at top speed - Sunday Express

Deliciously dark . . . An utterly absorbing mystery that will hook you in - Real People

[A] sharp and perceptive tale of ambition, pressure and family politics - Daily Mail

Moriarty is excellent - amusing and astute - on the small indignities that make up a marriage, a family and a life . . . Possesses the insight and warmth that Moriarty brings to all her books - Guardian

The latest book from one of your favourite authors - Prima

Thrilling, a masterclass - Sun

Clever & relatable . . . Explores sibling bonds, parental relationships & how events can change your future forever - Woman & Home

A real pleasure to read - Daily Mail

With heart, humour and a killer plot - this is another smash hit read - Best

The perfect mix of edge-of-your-seat plotting, well-crafted characters and a satisfying ending - Good Housekeeping

A deliciously dark tense mystery drama - Good Housekeeping

Thrilling - Grazia

This will keep you guessing until the end - Red

If you love a good mystery with deep emotion at its heart, this is the novel for you - Living North

Ingenious . . . This is one book you can't miss out on. Moriarty has an extraordinary talent. Thrilling - Female First

There is not a word wasted. I could not put it down - Today UK News

The ending is witty and satisfying, but comes with a dark twist. Apples Never Fall is another enjoyable offering full of intrigue, suspense and surprises, sure to delight - Press Association

Praise for Liane Moriarty - -

Wise, honest, beautifully observed. One of the few writers I'll drop anything for Staggeringly brilliant, literally unputdownable Keeps you guessing until the very end - perfect summer read Moriarty writes vividly, wittily and wickedly - Sunday Express

Straight-from-life characters, knife-sharp insight and almost unbearable suspense will have you racing through it - Good Housekeeping

As brilliantly accomplished as it is dark, twisty and compulsive - Heat

A hell of a good book. Funny and scary Riveting drama packed with suspense and secrets - Woman & Home

Like drinking a pink Cosmo laced with arsenic . . . a fun, engaging and sometimes disturbing read - USA Today

Perfect - Hello

Fascinating and compassionate - Daily Telegraph

I loved every line of it Funny and captivating - Closer

A cracking story cleverly told - Fabulous