Lovely to have a story I didnt solve mid-way! I don't know if the author is neuro divergent, but I suspect not. 4.2 (10,590 ratings) Try for $0.00. : Hannah is now Mrs. Carter, living the charmed life that should have been Claire's . I think Id give both a try , Great to know, Jacquie! Now she's an overweight, lazy drunk with hair the color of compost and skin to match. These books both sound interesting, Mae. Even worse are her father who only says horrible things to her and her incredibly lazy but beautiful 45-year-old sister. Jodi hires the perfect housekeeper to look after her father, who is nearing 80, and her mother, whose condition has seriously deteriorated from Parkinsons disease. , Enhanced typesetting The explanations and other . Likeseverely unrealistic. My interpretation was that Molly felt a kinship with Mrs. Black as she used a pillow as well (as per Gran's request). They end up . This is my second book by Natalie Barelli, but I like her work so much, Ive already picked up another two for my Kindle.5 STARS. 'The Housekeeper' keeps readers guessing in thriller about revenge. Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2023. living the charmed life that should have been Claire's. Back then, Claire was a happy teenager with porcelain skin and long, wavy blond hair. Check out the full review. I have just finished this book after reading it for four hours straight and I am pleased to be the first person to review it. The House Keeper sounds good, though. Thanks for the reviews! , Great reviews, Mae. Which is why whenHannah advertises for a housekeeper, Claire is confident she can apply and not be recognized. Back then, Claire was a happy teenager with porcelain skin and long, wavy blond hair. What happened the day of his murder is that Mrs. Black went to confront him and Mr. Black was pretty much drugged out but still managed to grab her by the wrists so hard that she would get bruises. She's a stalker. Molly's life is upended the day she enters the suite where she finds a famous guest is dead. In the end, I have only myself to blame. Some reviewers are saying this is the author's best work to date. It may have been ten years since Claire last saw Hannah, but she has thought of her every day, and not in a good way. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. We know that Hannah Grose, the housekeeper . The Housekeeper is going to the top of my tbr, but I think Ill skip the Katie Lowe book. We'll send you an email letting you know that the latest electronic edition of the paper is up and ready to read on your favorite electronic device. Bravo! Its a good thing there is so much variety for us! Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. I do think youd like The Housekeeper. I do not want to give away any spoilers but please read, you will not be disappointed! Didn't have OCD, he was just particular. All the actors did great, they showed us the angst, the happiness through their performance. In the present, some of the actions of the police left me scratching my head. So Claire does what anyone would do in her position - she stalks her. Unfaithful. Her mother's Parkinson's disease is worsening so Jodi hires Elyse Woodley as a live-in housekeeper to help them, even though her father initially objects. Readers just might be in for a real shocker once they reach the climax. Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars, Riveting! Glad my reviews have helped point you to some good reading, Flossie! Enjoyed the ending. She's in your house. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. (2020) Hardcover Paperback Kindle. Your review of The House Keeper drew a great interest, Mae! I have to remember not to read hers. She's a stalker. But I felt all the emotions-sadness, anger, despair, grief, frusration-and isn't that what a good book is all about? Learn how your comment data is processed. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. It sounds chilling , Tessa, Possession was still a good read. It pulls you in immediately, from the cover blurb to the end. $1979. *, *Leaving a positive review on myFacebook page*, The ultimate list of my top book suggestions can be found HERE, I'm the blogger behind www.bookcoffeehappy.com! Amazing . Taking care of your baby! Im so glad you posted it! Additional gift options are available when buying one eBook at a time. Read "The Housekeeper A twisted psychological thriller" by Natalie Barelli available from Rakuten Kobo. Jay tells her . She lives in Australia, with her family. She had the target market (me) believing that the 'bad . Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2022. -Amazon Vine Reviewer. 3.5 Stars I enjoy books by Joy Fielding, a Canadian best-selling writer of domestic suspense. Its certainly a twist but an odd one at that. Not needed at all, could just said they did it, just to establish the fact the person is deranged, which is obvious by then. Speaking of husbands, Barelli has joked that she has been responsible for knocking off many husbands in her other literary works. Thanks, Teri. I think I picked this up after reading another book of Natalies that you had recommended. There are a couple of things that need editing - the main one is right at the end of the book, when we learn that the protagonist's younger brother is married with a young son when he can only be around eighteen years old.and there are a few typos - 'fit . While readers guess that she loves her husband and baby, she has moments of frustration each time her baby cries and fusses. The main characters were so realistic, I felt as if they were living, breathing people." Monk? It may have been ten years since Claire last saw Hannah, but she has thought of her every day, and not in a good way. The plot twists shocked me. WOW. Wilson at an exclusive Manhattan hair salon, it's like a knife slicing through barely healed scars. However, I kept at it because I like to form my own opinions, and it actually turned out better than I thought. First Time Ive Read A Book By This Author, Will Be Reading More! . She has trouble interpreting the intentions of others and struggles in social settings. Katherine knew she'd had too many drinks, but they were only going a short distance. It's bizarre though and I would be curious if the author will give more insight into this once the book has been out long enough. It depicts the current economic model as one that is wholly unforgiving, truly relentless, and nearly impossible to penetrate. This book is a Must Read. Fast paced; an easy and thrilling ride from beginning to end. There are a couple of things that need editing - the main one is right at the end of the book, when we learn that the protagonist's younger brother is married with a young son when he . And they were surprising! But, in this case, Barelli did a good job with Claire. These ebooks can only be redeemed by recipients in the US. The Housekeeper: A twisted psychological thriller . Two great reviews! An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. These sound like good books, especially The Housekeeper, but Ive bought so many suspense books lately after reading your reviews, Ive overloaded myself. Claire is in a completely different place at the end than she was at the beginning, and I enjoyed watching that shift. The moment you're sure you have it figured out, it flips around again. I gave it 4 stars because it is 80% great and 20 I just need to hear the end. WhenClaireseesHannahWilson at an exclusive Manhattan hair salon, its like a knife slicing through barely healed scars. The twist was totally unexpected, and I was very satisfied from start to finish! By then, I was truly hooked. It was absolutely gripping and kept me guessing right until the end. For instance, toward the end, when Detective Stark clears Molly of all charges and says Rodney will go to jail for a long time, Molly says: That seems appropriate. but then it seems like the author explained everything in a rush (that actually lasted an hour and a half). . Rian Johnson surprises audiences by showing how Harlan died very early on, long before the Knives Out ending. Discover the English Audiobook at Audible. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 5, 2019. . Discover the English Audiobook at Audible. overacted somewhat but a good ending 3 people found this helpful Overall 2 out of 5 stars . When Claire sees Hannah in a prestige hair salon, all those old wounds are ripped open. One more item to point out that it seems Mr. Preston is actually Mollys grandfather! More of a domestic drama than a thriller, the plot was predictable (aside from one major twist that threw me! If you like dark, twisty reads, this is well-written and well-plotted though it does moves slowly. I read a majority of this in one sitting and finished up the next day. It occurred to me that Molly may have killed Mr. Black (which doesn't make me love her any less!) I know. , Long, tedious and frustrating until the end when it's too late to care. I promise you will not be disappointed!" The Housekeeper: A twisted psychological thriller - Kindle edition by Barelli, Natalie. Its not long before Hannah consumes Claires mind and she begins stalking her. Now shes an overweight, lazy drunk with hair the color of compost and skin to match. Her revenge becomes an obsession. Which is why when Hannah advertises for a housekeeper, Claire is confident she can apply and not be recognized. Also there is child sexual abuse thru the book. Her behavior, especially in the past, didnt ring true. Watching paint dry for a few hours would have been more entertaining. Now I've finished, I can tell you that the twist in the tale of this book was A-Mazing! Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. The story is based on twisted family dynamics with unpleasant, flawed characters. Dark and twisty doesnt bother me, so. This item: The Housekeeper: A twisted psychological thriller. She's in your house. What are your thoughts about the novel? Redemption wouldnt be Redemption without something weird going on in one of its lakes. Were you surprised by the twists? I thought her plan to get what she wanted was pretty sloppy and was too risky. Great escapism! The housekeeper cajoles the widower into a promise of marriage, and thus winning his confidence, learns the combination to his safe. I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below! Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins. I found the writing to be choppy and containing so many details that it was nearly impossible to keep everything straight. The Housekeeper wasgood! Jodi is a top selling realtor at her retired father's real estate agency, her husband Harrison is an established writer although he hasn't written another book in ten years so Jodi is the main breadwinner in the family. Now she's an overweight, lazy drunk with hair the color of compost and skin to match. It initially appears that the mystery is fairly cut-and-dried. Her husband Harrison had seen early success with his first novel and has yet to write another book. Id say more about why, but thats part of the story, and I dont want to spoil anything. Performance: 10/10. Id probably roll my eyes at the police thing, and in real life, Ive known ace professional women who are a mess at home or came from a messed up background, so . I could not get enough of the drama.Its a story youve probably heard a million times before but it was so good. I can't help but think that Molly's secrets and the things she tells people are awfully convenient. what better way to seek retributionand redressthan from within the beautiful Mrs. Hannah Carter's own home? The mother is quick to realize that her visitor is the feared Old Maid Maria, a witch that has haunted the village for many years. Possessions premise really intrigued me, too. : Word Count: 425. Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2023. Soon Claire will find shes not the only one in that house keeping secrets and now she has no way outRight from the beginning I was intrigued. I thought the ending was brilliant.What I didnt like, and found implausible, is that Hannaha professional psychiatristwould be such a doormat for her husband and her ex-boss. Natalie Barelli - The Housekeeper: A twisted psychological thriller Audiobook. $1925. She somehow managed to spoil the endings of her other books in this one authors note (insert face plant emoji here)??? When that happens, its like the story hits a sandbar for me. : Claire finds it impossible to believe that her father would commit these unnatural acts. It's the life Claire used to have, before Hannah came along and took it all away from her. In which case I would hate to read the other stuff she's written. Wow! Nice voice but felt years too young for the main character. Shes there to upend Hannahs life and exact revenge. Great characterization, great plot, great plot-twist. . On the brink of bankruptcy, Perdita opens up a chest of dresses and jewellery Viola left to Isabel, intending to sell them. She hustled and . The only reason they broke up in the first place was because her family objected to the match. ASIN Barelli also fits in elements of further suspense. She eventually worked hard to make her dreams come true. 10 years since Hannah took everything away from her. Thanks so much for checking out the reviews! "Dark and bitingly funny! , LOL! And thats one reason she bonded with Mrs. Black. Dark, modern, witty and even funny. At least in her novels, she shows how much husbands can be mistrusted. Back then, Claire was a happy teenager with porcelain skin and long, wavy blond hair. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. I couldnt wait to read and review this book! Hardcover - August 16, 2022. ManWithSword Jul 27 2014 2:52 pm I loved this. The plot is a tad predictable, but I still enjoyed it. But still a bit strange regarding Mollys actions with her grans death. Becausewhat better way to seek retributionand redressthan from within the beautiful Mrs. Hannah Carters own home? Surprising turn of events at the end. Ash agrees and finds a nail gun, in a part of the visitor center that is under construction, to use as a weapon. , Screen Reader Molly claims she simply told her version of the truth and how people interpret it, is up to them. 2 of 10 stars. High 59F. She's in your house. In the end, I have only myself to blame. But, can she also save the day when the bride-to-be is accused of murder? Photo: EIKE SCHROTER/NETFLIX. If interpreted literally, Ki-woo's plan is nothing . If you decide to give this one a go, please let me know, Id love to know your thoughts!Sarah xo. During the festivities, Kun-sae, the mad, entrapped husband, emerges from the bunker and stabs Ki-jung, creating total pandemonium. I picked this novel on a whim and I'm glad I did. Sign up for new release updates at nataliebarelli.com. Author Natalie Barelli likes to read books, especially psychological thrillers. Required fields are marked *. I so randomly found Natalie Barelli's The Housekeeper on the library shelf and picked it up without knowing anything about it. There was a problem loading your book clubs. The storyline really kept me interested and the ending had a great twist. The biggest problem that I have with this book was that parts were just so unrealistic. The text never states this directly, but the ending of the story - an ending which raises a lot of questions - gives us enough information to let us presume this is the case. One of the best cat and mouse books I have read in a long time! The Housekeeper is an amazing first read of 2023. The story line just drew me in and I honestly could not stop reading it! Clearly Hannah is a popular name for female characters . DO NOT READ THE AUTHORS ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AT THE END OF THE BOOK. 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