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. I realize that's not central to the story but it's the one thing about the novel that really irritated me. They might temporarily feel better once the revenge cycle takes over, but, in the end, it has dire consequences for Claire, Hannah and her baby. 3.5 Stars I enjoy books by Joy Fielding, a Canadian best-selling writer of domestic suspense. Hes a liar, an abuser, and a cheat.. So sorry you found it depressing . This kept me completely gripped to the end and although I have to admit I found the wrap up final pages of the book slightly disappointing its only because it was so dark throughout (and Im a bit twisted like that, ha!) Back then, Claire was a happy teenager with porcelain skin and long, wavy blond hair. I thought she had experience of justifying a death, in this case to rid her friend of the abusive husband. That rarely happens to me in the "New Release" section of the library! 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. (Spoilers), Book Club Questions for Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. She writes in an engaging manner, and her books are easy, quick reads involving domestic drama and mystery. . I wish you happy reading . I may just read it again now! Now shes an overweight, lazy drunk with hair the color of compost and skin to match. The House Keeper Was Brilliant!! She's a mother of two juggling family life with her job as a real estate broker. Of course, I loved The House Keeper . Natalie Barelli can usually be found reading a book, and that book will more likely than not be a psychological thriller. What a great book. Word Count: 425. If interpreted literally, Ki-woo's plan is nothing . : *Please share this page with your book and blog loving friends! No way Hannah will recognize her. So Claire does what anyone would do in her positionshe stalks her. Required fields are marked *. My interpretation was that Molly felt a kinship with Mrs. Black as she used a pillow as well (as per Gran's request). By Quinci LeGardye. The Housekeeper: A twisted psychological thriller - Kindle edition by Barelli, Natalie. The story line just drew me in and I honestly could not stop reading it! . . A lot of Hannahs here. 'Maid' Ending, Explained - The Journey That Lay Ahead. If you like dark, twisty reads, this is well-written and well-plotted though it does moves slowly. It was like another person composed the ending which was incredulous as well as melodramatic. Both, weakened by drugs/medication, are then suffocated. This book was a super fast and easy read - it had entertaining characters, a decent amount of suspense and the writing was great. She spots Hannah through the window of a prestigious hair salon and quickly ducks, hoping that she wont be recognized. While she is an attractive woman, she is constantly putting herself down. Lets just say it wasnt my favorite. Rodney, the head bartender, ran a drug cartel at the hotel. I don't think that Joy Fielding's recent books have measured up to her earlier novels, but The Housekeeper comes pretty close. A happy home life, rich parents, tennis lessons, pony rides. When not absorbed in the latest gripping page-turner, she loves cooking, enjoys riding her Vespa around town, and otherwise spends far too much time at the computer. Her husband had a successful novel 10 years ago, and even though their two young children are in school or daycare much of the time and Jodi is an equal partner raising the kids while being the breadwinner, he tries to blame the erratic schedule of her being a real estate agent on why he cant finish his next novel. , Long, tedious and frustrating until the end when it's too late to care. Except that its not just Claire whohas secrets. All the actors did great, they showed us the angst, the happiness through their performance. Barelli also fits in elements of further suspense. 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She doesn't pace, hit herself, pull hair, scream, or anything "unattractive". , Sticky notes I thought the twists was interestingboth the fact that Mrs. Black was the real murderer and that Molly knew all along. She's a liar. The blurb for Possession sounds promising. A woman hires a housekeeper to care for her aging parentsonly to watch as she takes over their lives in this riveting novel from the New York Times bestselling author called "an ingenious master of domestic suspense" (Samantha M. Bailey). Maybe; or is she protecting herself? Like all murder mysteries, this one features quite a few twists. And the House Keeper was a blast! Barelli is very good at demonstrating how hate can consume people. Joy Fielding. First, a quick synopsis: Molly Gray is a maid at a five-star hotel. Sometimes the circumstances require a suspension of belief, but for sheer entertainment value, they always deliver. My thoughts about presenting a specific disability/difference/etc is that the author can make it what they want it to be. Maybe; but Molly is the common denominator in each case. She's a liar. Unable to add item to List. The last half was definitely better than the beginning, especially the last few chapters. I have enjoyed all of the books Ive read by Joy Fielding and this is definitely no exception. Jodi's mother suffers from Parkinson's which is a horrid disease without a cure and just continues to worsen over time and her domineering, still strong eighty year old father has been caring for her but needs more help than he is willing to admit. Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2023. Its certainly a twist but an odd one at that. At least in her novels, she shows how much husbands can be mistrusted. The Housekeeper Audiobook . Speaking of husbands, Barelli has joked that she has been responsible for knocking off many husbands in her other literary works. Darby returns to the van and pulls the tape off of Jay's mouth. But the clever and manipulative Elyse is soon calling the shots in the household leaving Jodi with no means to protect her parents from the very woman she hired. Watching paint dry for a few hours would have been more entertaining. Hannah appears to be a very popular name Mark, LOL. "Jodi is a very likable and relatable character, and the novel delivers on its promise to wrap things up satisfactorily, but not without many juicy twists along the way." Jodi remembers her own fear as a child hearing her parents' loud arguments. The Housekeeper wasgood! I only occasionally read them, but you make them sound so good, Im tempted. It occurred to me that Molly may have killed Mr. Black (which doesn't make me love her any less!) , Publication date A woman hires a housekeeper to care for her aging parentsonly to watch as she takes over their lives in this riveting novel from the New York Times bestselling author Samantha M. Bailey calls "an ingenious master of domestic suspense.". No matter how much it might look like it. Surprisingly, I read Possession pretty much the same way, but my reactions were different to how everything played out. What a shame. Jodi is finally reached the point of being over overwhelmed and stressed emotionally as well as.physically and she must make a decision that will benefit her whole family whether they're agreeable or not to a new change. Whether this story is authentic or not, it destroys Claire, her parents and brother. She works for Mr and Mrs Niven, a reserved and quiet couple, who are both grieving after losing their children in the war. She hustled and . Dark, modern, witty and even funny. Welcome to the spoiler discussion for The Maid! The housekeeper cajoles the widower into a promise of marriage, and thus winning his confidence, learns the combination to his safe. People who are deaf don't always speak while signing (neither do their companions translate aloud). The twist and suspense build slowly but you won't put it down! And I just knew that there would be a twist at the end. That rarely happens to me in the New Release section of the library! Now she's an overweight, lazy drunk with hair the color of compost and skin to match. I wouldve never guessed the ending, the way it ended was a bit cliche but once u get over all the introductory stuff I was curling my toes and skimming lines just so I could knwo what happens next! However, there were definitely elements to this book which left me feeling underwhelmed. From the get-go, she makes it clear all she does is lie. Collectively, The Housekeeper is one of the most intense psychological thrillers that I have come across. If you like dark and twisty, Possession fits the bill. Back then, Claire was a happy teenager with porcelain skin and long, wavy blond hair. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Thinking the chest is cursed . Ludicrous storyline, characters you can't engage with and a ridiculous ending. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read The Housekeeper: A twisted psychological thriller. Claire is in a completely different place at the end than she was at the beginning, and I enjoyed watching that shift. Tracy --- tall, thin and pretty --- was the favorite, and every . I like her work so much, I've already picked up another two for my Kindle. The House Keeper sounds good, though. And at 75%, a nice twist thrown in that I did not see coming at all! And Im thrilled to meet another reader who loved The House Keeper as much as I did. It was absolutely gripping and kept me guessing right until the end. Jodi Bishop is a loving, dependable and supportive wife, mother, daughter and sister to a family who takes her for granted no matter how hard she tries to please and take care of them all. The explanations and other . A woman hires a housekeeper to care for her aging parentsonly to watch as she takes over their lives in this riveting novel from the New York Times bestselling author called "an ingenious master of domestic suspense" (Samantha M. Bailey). 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. For some unknown reason, Maria has now come to fetch the baby, a girl, to turn her into her successor. To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left. But, in this case, Barelli did a good job with Claire. And I understand the pass on Possession. Harlan's Death In Knives Out Explained. If you enjoy psychological suspense, she always delivers a good tale. I do think this section was a bit confusing overall. Bravo! Molly's life is upended the day she enters the suite where she finds a famous guest is dead. I had some other issues as well, but its hard to say more without giving away spoilers. bookcoffeehappy book review April 4, 2020 3 Minutes. more details. MY. Because what better way to seek retributionand redressthan from within the beautiful Mrs. Hannah Carter's own home? Access a growing selection of included Audible Originals, audiobooks and podcasts. (LogOut/ The more I was exposed to her past, the more annoyed I became. I read a majority of this in one sitting and finished up the next day. And heres something which Ive never seen before. But I felt all the emotions-sadness, anger, despair, grief, frusration-and isn't that what a good book is all about? Last week I gave you an update aboutthis book I was readingand Ive now finished! : 5,643 ratings862 reviews. I don't know if the author is neuro divergent, but I suspect not. Molly put the remaining pills in her tea and then used grans pillow to suffocate her. SARAH HURLEY BOOK CLUB THE HOUSEKEEPER Final. . Another thread involves the ruins of a Gothic insane asylum where Hannahs grandmother was incarcerated for killing her husband and daughter. overacted somewhat but a good ending 3 people found this helpful Overall 2 out of 5 stars . There was a problem loading your book clubs. This is a juicy read which alternates for the reader between disliking Claire and cheering for her. I'm still considering the ending, though. I will make sure not to name any characters Hannah. The cost to you is exactly the same and I receive a tiny commission off of your purchases. Mothering Sunday Plot Synopsis. He eventually stumbled into bed and laid down. Stayed up all night to read this book because I couldn't put it down! Your review of The House Keeper drew a great interest, Mae! that actually works for me. Im off to check out The Housekeeper, but Ill give Possession a miss I think. The moment youre sure you have it figured out, it flips around again. Sign up for new release updates at nataliebarelli.com. She seems perfect and even becomes fast friends with both Jodi and Vic. Im so glad you posted it! Additional gift options are available when buying one eBook at a time. These books both sound interesting, Mae. The description of The Housekeeper by Natalie Barelli really doesn't do the book justice. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Invalid password or account does not exist. A strange story choice, in my opinion. The humour was a real highpoint for me as the subject matter is far from funny but the author skilfully blends this into the narrative. 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. The Housekeeper: A twisted psychological thriller [Barelli, Natalie, Berneis, Susie] on Amazon.com. She blames her for the destruction of her family and lifestyle, turning her from an attractive looking, privileged teenager, with equally privileged friends, into an overweight, sloppy twenty four year old, working part time in a doctor's surgery and sharing a flat with her only remaining friend, April. The explanations and other "reveals " had me rolling my eyes quite often. Or maybe the film version will make it more clear. The Housekeeper was excellent, a true popcorn read. I loved the premise of Possession. Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars, Well written and twisty! Hannah is now Mrs. Carter and she lives in a beautiful house in the upper side of Manhattan. Both were good, but I did have some issues with the second one as you can see . The miraculous dad ending comes far too late to save it. , Screen Reader Fast forward ten years and Hannah is now married to a wealthy doctor, living the high life in a beautiful house. It held my attention from page 1 and I read through the entire book fairly quickly. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. I read The Housekeeper and absolutely loved it! So much so, that she wanted to write them, and finally decided to write one; just to see what she could come up with. Grans pain became absolutely unbearable and they didnt have the money to keep up with the pain prescriptions as needed or more hospital stays. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Mr. Black was a cheater, abuser and a criminal so no one was sad to see him gone. High 59F. Claire does more than stalk. The Maid's Room is a 2013 American psychological thriller film starring Paula Garces, Bill Camp, Annabella Sciorra and Philip Ettinger. If youre looking for a spoiler-free review, check out minehere. Except that its not just Claire who has secrets. The Housekeeper sounds like something Id enjoy. Obviously, Elyse turns out to be less than perfect, or there wouldnt be a book. If you've ever seen one of those than you know exactly what I'm saying. We know that Hannah Grose, the housekeeper . An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. What readers are saying about The Housekeeper: One of the best cat and mouse books I have read in a long time! Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. The Park child faints, and his parents demand the father, Ki . I will have to check out Natalies books. Book Club Questions for Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow, Q&A with Madhushree Ghosh, Author of Khabaar. I really enjoyed The Maid! Angst 9/10. I thought that too about the Hannahs, LOL, Thanks for sharing these reviews, Mae. Its the life Claire used to have, before Hannah came along and took it all away from her. Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2020. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon, includes free international wireless delivery via. Furphies Press, 2019. Read "The Housekeeper A twisted psychological thriller" by Natalie Barelli available from Rakuten Kobo. A knowledgeable editor couldve helped. The scenes in the shell of the old building are some of my favorite, played heavily for atmosphere.There are numerous snaking plot lines that weave together at the end. The fit just wasnt right for me. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Didn't have OCD, he was just particular. Which is why when Hannah advertises for a housekeeper, Claire is confident she can apply and not be recognized. eBook Details. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. I thought it sounded GREAT so I happily added it to my pile of books and left the library . I really enjoyed this a lot! The story line just drew me in and I honestly could not stop reading it! I'm not sure this qualifies, but it was interesting. 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