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Apples Never Fall

By: Liane Moriarty
Narrated by: Caroline Lee
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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 that 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?

SHORTLISTED FOR THE ABIA GENERAL FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022


Praise for Apples Never Fall

'I loved it. Apples Never Fall is an absolute page-turner with all the wit and nuance that has put Liane Moriarty head and shoulders above the crowd and shows once again why she leads the pack.' - Jane Harper

'Utterly and completely wonderful. I've loved all of Liane's books but Apples Never Fall is next-level writing: an intelligent, forensic portrait of a family' - Marian Keyes

'To say Moriarty nails the zeitgeist is an understatement. In fact, Apples Never Fall takes us right through to the COVID-19 pandemic . . . With her relatable characters, keen eye and complicated story structure, Moriarty has produced yet another great romp.' - Sydney Morning Herald

'Her novels, of course, are highly readable. But to categorise them as beach reads is to dismiss Liane's distinctiveness as a writer - the dark comedy, the razorblade observations, the ever-present sense of aspiration.' - Sun-Herald

'Clever, engaging and funny, Liane Moriarty's new novel, Apples Never Fall is a great read. A razor-sharp dissection of family dynamics over-laid with the mystery of an unexpected disappearance, it kept me captivated.' - Weekend Australian

'Nobody does it better' - Vogue

'Moriarty brings it all together with heartwarming insight and empathy and that wicked final barb.' - Adelaide Advertiser

'Settling in with a new Liane Moriarty novel is a bit like a catch-up with an old friend or binge-watching a favourite series. Time just flies and you can't help but crave more. Moriarty has an incredible talent for building complex, compelling tales loaded with spot-on human interaction, dark and light, as well as drama, suspense and insight. Apples Never Fall delivers again. This could well be her best effort yet. Brilliant.' - Herald Sun

'Moriarty tells a great story, understands her characters and cares about them, too.' - The Washington Post

'Magnificent, pyrotechnic, deliciously theatrical' - Guardian

'Moriarty has an eye for the telling details that rivals Anne Tyler's - and a knack for building suspense.' - People Magazine

'A witty tale of domestic suspense, and a satisfying, layered family drama where the tension comes from the treachery of memory, the specter of generational violence and the effects of decades' worth of unspoken resentments that have curdled over time. . . . Moriarty once again shows her mastery with the inner working of women.' - The New York Times Book Review

©2021 Liane Moriarty (P)2021 Macmillan Australia Audio
Family Life Fiction

Critic Reviews

'I loved it. Apples Never Fall is an absolute page-turner with all the wit and nuance that has put Liane Moriarty head and shoulders above the crowd and shows once again why she leads the pack.' - Jane Harper

'Utterly and completely wonderful. I've loved all of Liane's books but Apples Never Fall is next-level writing: an intelligent, forensic portrait of a family' - Marian Keyes

'To say Moriarty nails the zeitgeist is an understatement. In fact, Apples Never Fall takes us right through to the COVID-19 pandemic . . . With her relatable characters, keen eye and complicated story structure, Moriarty has produced yet another great romp.' - Sydney Morning Herald

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Fabulous read

Great storyline. Listened to it whilst driving to and from work. The narration was okay...personally found her voice a bit annoying. Sorry narrator.

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Disappointing...

I found the narrator's voice very hard to listen to, and the story never seemed to end.

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Another great listen

Another great listen from an author that can unfold a story like no other. There are twists and twists in this one. Keep writing ‘em Liane

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Loved it

Narrator was fantastic - love Caroline’s voice!
Story was easy and was a great insight into family dynamics.

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Never Ceases to Disappoint!

Yet another bingeworthy book.
Loved it, had me hooked from the very start as always.

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loved it

I loved trying to figure out what happened and learning more about each character along the way.

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Wonderful story and great narration

I Loved this book from start to finish, great story of sibling rivalry with plenty of Australian humour. Much credit to Caroline Lee for her brilliant narration. I look forward to Liane's next book, thanks you, Hazel Scott

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Best Yet!

I have read all LM’s books and have not liked them all. However when they are good they are terrific. And this (for me) was the best yet. Well crafted plot and characters with sufficient mystery to keep you wondering. I loved it.

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Fantastic book

What a well written and well constructed story! it didn't take me long to really love it and I listened at every chance I got! I also enjoyed the narration which gave such life to the characters. Highly recommended.

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Her writing is so relatable and real, loved it!

Moriarty has a unique ability to get to the heart and soul of personalities, feelings, thoughts and the human condition that is us.....a complicated web of actions and reactions that not many of us take the time out to understand what's behind it all.

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