This is one novel that will come down to a matter of personal taste. All the actors did great, they showed us the angst, the happiness through their performance. Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2023. One more item to point out that it seems Mr. Preston is actually Mollys grandfather! Both were good, but I did have some issues with the second one as you can see . She lives in Australia with her family. And as Eve pointed out, it was late, there was no traffic anyway. Interesting that the MC in both was named Hannah. As always, happy reading! . The last half was definitely better than the beginning, especially the last few chapters. And thats when Mrs. Black suffocated him with the pillow. Great escapism! Its the life Claire used to have, before Hannah came along and took it all away from her. Which is why whenHannah advertises for a housekeeper, Claire is confident she can apply and not be recognized. Intriguing stories this week. Claire is hired immediately. Sign up for new release updates at nataliebarelli.com. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, By purchasing this title, you agree to Audible's, Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at. The storyline really kept me interested and the ending had a great twist. It was absolutely gripping and kept me guessing right until the end. Shame about the weak points. Shes a stalker. "One of the most intense psychological thrillers that I have come across.". If you enjoy psychological suspense, she always delivers! Does this item contain quality or formatting issues? She lives in Australia, with her family. It's the life Claire used to have, before Hannah came along and took it all away from her. Thanks, Teri. Free trial available! The Housekeeper Audiobook . Also, Mr. Black and Gran die in interestingly similar ways. Though most of the book takes place in the present, there are numerous scenes where the reader is treated to Hannahs married life with Graham. Katherine knew she'd had too many drinks, but they were only going a short distance. I honestly found it depressing. This book was a super fast and easy read - it had entertaining characters, a decent amount of suspense and the writing was great. I took it that Molly felt a somewhat kinship with Mrs. Black (who I had assumed murdered Mr. Black) but now I do wonder if it was actually Molly in the end. I have to say, I was very surprised by this reveal! living the charmed life that should have been Claire's. Im so glad you posted it! The story centers on Jodi, who hires a housekeeper to help her dad in the care of his wife who has Parkinsons. Shes going to get what she always wanted, and what better way then sleeping in the same home as her enemy? A large part of my TBR list is headed Maes Reads lol. Shes a stalker. Sorry to hear that the second one fell a bit flat for you . Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. Which is why when Hannah advertises for a housekeeper, Claire is confident she can apply and not be recognized. I seem to be having a lot of good luck with books lately as I'm giving The Housekeeper 5 stars. And Barelli is a new author to me. Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2023. The plot is a tad predictable, but I still enjoyed it. but then it seems like the author explained everything in a rush (that actually lasted an hour and a half). So, how do you know whats real or not? Hannah is now Mrs. Carter,living the charmed life that should have been Claires. But still @Janice T, Oh gosh, that is so interesting!! Your email address will not be published. During the summer, the girls' lack of structure under Sylvie's supervision worsens. Upon this reveal, she says to Molly, In my experience, there are times when a good person must do something thats not quite right, but its still the right thing to do., This resonated with Molly as gran asked her to assist with her death, and while it was a horrible thing to ask, Molly felt it was the right thing to do for gran in the end. *, *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! Natalie Barelli - The Housekeeper: A twisted psychological thriller Audiobook. The Housekeeper: A twisted psychological thriller. Back then, Claire was a happy teenager with porcelain skin and long, wavy blond hair. . 4.2 (10,590 ratings) Try for $0.00. Though Claire possesses many interesting qualities, she is a chronic liar and wont hesitate to belittle others who lead a more glamorous lifestyle. Definitely one of the best psychological thrillers Ive read this year. Play Sample. The following day, at the Park son's birthday party, a grief-maddened Geun-se escapes from the basement, bludgeons Kim Ki-woo and kills his sister Ki-jung. Her husband thinks she is out of her mind, imagining the worst. When not absorbed in the latest gripping page-turner, Natalie loves cooking, enjoys riding her Vespa around town and otherwise spends far too much time at the computer. When Claire sees Hannah Wilson at an exclusive Manhattan hair salon, its like a knife slicing through barely healed scars. Natalie Barelli can usually be found reading a book, and that book will more likely than not be a psychological thriller. You have permission to edit this article. Drina, a girl from Colombia, comes to work as a maid for a wealthy family in Long Island. , Publisher Hannah is now Mrs. Carter, living the charmed life that should have been Claires. 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. Let me start off by saying I absolutely love Joy Fielding! Word Count: 425. She is a character in American Horror Story primarily portrayed by Frances Conroy. I picked this novel on a whim and I'm glad I did. Such a fantastic read!!! . : Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. Great characterization, great plot, great plot-twist. Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins. Thanks for sharing . I am an avid reader and somewhat hard to please. Im glad my reviews have tempted you, but I fully understand having an overloaded TBR. Also there is child sexual abuse thru the book. So, Claire changes her hair color and responds to an ad for a housekeeper who is wanted at the Carter residence. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2020. She lives in Toronto, Ontario. The main characters were so realistic, I felt as if they were living, breathing people." . The housekeeper cajoles the widower into a promise of marriage, and thus winning his confidence, learns the combination to his safe. Partly cloudy this evening, then becoming cloudy after midnight. The Housekeeper: A twisted psychological thriller - Ebook written by Natalie Barelli. She's in your house. It was an okay read, but for all the good, there were issues I just couldnt overlook. With the second, Ive come across books like that where the characters actions seem inconsistent. I read a majority of this in one sitting and finished up the next day. High 59F. She's a liar. Im glad youre interested, Miriam. Liked the characters - mostly; disliked the ones we were supposed to hate. I get that this action helped with her eventual connection to Mrs. Black. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Wow! There was a lot I loved about it, just overall, the fit wasnt ideal for me. Part of the reason Barelli is able to do this so successfully is because Claire is the poster child for the unreliable . Hannah claims that Claires father entered Hannahs bedroom, performed weird sexual acts and left her mentally and emotionally disturbed. One held me riveted the other waseh. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); No, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow has NOT come to life in Redemption, Wisconsin. Ive now read all of her books! Interesting protaganist. : So Claire does what anyone would do in her positionshe stalks her. I thought it sounded GREAT so I happily added it to my pile of books and left the library excited to start reading. Some of these items dispatch sooner than the others. 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. Lots of Hannahs to go around. I like her work so much, I've already picked up another two for my Kindle. I had to do a doubletake on the Hannah names! The Housekeeper was great, but I do tend to devour books of this nature. Shes there to upend Hannahs life and exact revenge. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Too bad it didnt deliver. If you enjoy psychological suspense, she always delivers a good tale. WhenClaireseesHannahWilson at an exclusive Manhattan hair salon, its like a knife slicing through barely healed scars. The idea of forgiving and forgetting has no place in the mind of a person who has been treated unjustly. Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2023. eBook Details. Her parents, Vic and Audrey, are now in their seventies and really need some support that Jodi is not able to provide. . Wilson at an exclusive Manhattan hair salon, it's like a knife slicing through barely healed scars. $1925. It was only toward the end that I had issues with it. Strange things begin to happen and Jodi becomes more and more isolated from her family until, despite her incredible efforts, she loses control of the situation completely. Shell eventually work with a cast of characters to help clear her name. Claire finds it impossible to believe that her father would commit these unnatural acts. Everyone in that house seems to have something to hide. Highly entertaining and addictive! @Kristin, Oh wow, that would be an interesting twist if Mrs. Black was indeed her mother! Natalie Barelli is an author whose work Ive grown very fond of! For media or rights enquiries, please contact: We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. As Claire works her way further and further into Hannah's life, there are lots of questions coming up and it's hard to tell how this is going to pan out. Now she's an overweight, lazy drunk with hair the color of compost and skin to match. She is no longer the beauty queen that pleased her so much. Priscilla, there have been a lot of great reviews for Possession. *, *Subscribe with your email address to my blog (scroll all the way to the bottom of this page on mobile devices OR check the top right of this screen to enter your email address)*, *If you already have a blog, please follow mine*, *Like myFacebook page(and please comment on, like, and share my posts)*, *Clicking and buying products through my Amazon Affiliate links. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); All work shown is my original work, words and photography (unless stated otherwise) I am happy for you to use my projects and pictures for your inspiration but please respect my copyright and do not copy them for commercial purposes - thank you! And that always leaves me a little wanting. I had to add House Keeper to my TBR list:) Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I should, however, point out that although her writing is tense from start to halfway through the novel, I felt that it took her too long to reach the climax. Both sound intriguing, Mae. In the present, some of the actions of the police left me scratching my head. Definitely valid points and I can see how different approaches to reading the book would definitely have very different outcomes. Also the first lead, but we didnt got a kiss. I have to remember not to read hers. And she freezes or faints under strain. Check out the full review. And the House Keeper was a blast! If you like dark and twisty, Possession fits the bill. The Housekeeper reminded me of those classic Lifetime movies from the early 2000s. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 5, 2019. . She's a liar. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Wilson at an exclusive Manhattan hair salon, its like a knife slicing through barely healed scars abuse. 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