Perfect Strangers

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Petski, Denise (2020-07-29). " 'Nine Perfect Strangers': Jonathan Levine To Direct Hulu Limited Series". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2020-07-29 . Retrieved 2020-07-31. I hate when you've been waiting for an author you like to come out with a new book and it disappoints. The good news for me is, there are still some of Moriarty's earlier books I haven't read, so I look forward to those. And who knows? You may enjoy this one more than I did. Frances can’t open the gate to the Wellness Resort. She entered the correct code several times - but it still won’t open. Twenty frustrating minutes go by and new guests arrive. She meets with eight strangers who deal with different problems: Ben and Jessica; a couple suffers from marriage issues. Napolean- Heather are middle aged couple and their daughter Zoe suffer from loss of their loved one. Promising to transform each of them in just ten days, the actions of the guests soon becomes increasing troubling as they seem to experience pains and engage in fights with one another.

So I'm laughing at a lot of things in the book although almost every character had some serious things going on in their lives and very real reasons to be depressed, sad, discouraged and on the verge of giving up. Then things really go lopsided and it was interesting reading how the characters handled the situation. I'm thankful for the sappiness of the book and can see Fran writing the ending and I loved it. That being said, the payoff truly is excellent. The book ends its chosen arcs with about eight different quality character endings, including but not limited to an amicable marital breakup that subverts expectations, a sendup of romance novels & commentary on the thriller genre that ends one couple’s story, a very sweet coming-to-jesus moment for one couple, and an excellent and very feminist ending for one woman.

Synopsis

With stalkers lurking in the woods, a dead body, noises beneath the house, and the intelligent musing about it all by Leah, I was easily pulled into the suspense. I did feel always one step ahead of the action towards the end, but maybe that was intentional as Leah and I together figured out just how things were. It usually bothers me when I can halfway solve the mysteries, but here, not at all. Add suspense, humor, insight, a good plot, and decent writing, and you have yourself an excellent book. I was thoroughly entertained.

But, I must warn you. This book is not like Moriarty’s previous novels, which usually centered around the family unit, providing a taut element of suspense, blended with humor and sarcasm. This novel has the humor, sarcasm and the suspense, but the setting is not at all domestic, as you will see. Hopefully rest - relaxation- hot springs - massages - gentle fasting- will be cleansing- healing - and transforming. I'm a Liane Moriarty fan. But this latest book is a mess. It's being marketed as a psychological thriller, but that's really not accurate since the story has only one major plot twist and very little actual suspense. The book's mission isn't really to surprise: instead, its mission seems to be to preach and nag. Unfortunately, by the end you won't have found out one darned thing you didn't already know. If you’re curious about the mystery element to this book’s synopsis, then skip this. Any “suspenseful” or “mysterious” elements to the plot are, well, going to be a huge letdown. While the book and show share characters, they won't share an en ding. Speaking to Digital Spy,star Samara Weaving—who plays influencer Jessica Chandler—says the characters in the show will fare differently than their novel counterparts.

Nine Perfect Strangers Audiobook Review

Thorne, Will (2020-07-31). "Michael Shannon Joins 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Cast at Hulu". Variety. Archived from the original on 2020-07-31 . Retrieved 2020-07-31. Overall: An extremely enjoyable & entertaining read that had me totally engrossed from start to finish! Would highly recommend!

First let me say, however, that the one thing that drove me batty was the overwhelming number of times the protagonist talked about the window through which the stalker could watch her at night. Here's a clue: CURTAINS! Damn, get a sheet girlfriend!! Now...... On his third day out he meets a middle-age woman who had fallen out of a chair. Obviously a heavy smoker - some overworked bigwig - who paid little attention to her personal health. Masha was soon having a full blown cardiac arrest. Overall, this one is a bit of a departure for Liane Moriarty, but her signature style is etched all through the novel. While the plot is just this side of deranged, the story is a compulsive read, perhaps a little overlong, but otherwise compelling and highly engrossing!! Moriarty’s ability to bring out the small idiosyncrasies in each person is extraordinary. She slowly dissects each character, their thoughts, fears and hopes are revealed through her writing. It was easy to see something of yourself in these everyday people.It’s a well-told mystery with a wee bit of romance, which, although unnecessary, does serve to explain why Leah and Kyle might share some confidences they wouldn’t otherwise. She was a terrible winker; she found it hard to close only one eye and had been told that her attempt looked like an extraordinary facial spasm.” When she and Emmy parted company in the past, Emmy had said she was going overseas with the Peace Corps. Fancy running into her in a pub just when Leah was looking for a way to leave town. It was not unlike how she met Emmy the first time, when she was looking for a flat to move into after college. Emmy was fun, impulsive. Emmy drank a lot of vodka (with Leah). Emmy had peculiar values. Leah quotes Emmy.

Talk about your three kinds of people! How do you classify people who just up and disappear? Is she going to turn up as another victim at the lake? Rhule, Patty. "Liane Moriarty's 'Nine Perfect Strangers' seems a little too familiar: Review". USA Today. Archived from the original on 2020-03-04 . Retrieved 2020-05-17.I loved this novel. One of the reasons I rounded up to 5 stars is because I know I’ll remember the plotline for a long while (memory longevity factors into my rating).