She doesn't pace, hit herself, pull hair, scream, or anything "unattractive". He's unsupportive of Jodi's successful career and is a bit of a jerk. $3508. A large part of my TBR list is headed Maes Reads lol. Possessions premise really intrigued me, too. 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. Its not long before Hannah consumes Claires mind and she begins stalking her. And Barelli is a new author to me. And Im thrilled to meet another reader who loved The House Keeper as much as I did. Ending / spoiler. One held me riveted the other waseh. View all posts by bookcoffeehappy, I have this on my wishlist. Intriguing stories this week. As for Possession, I agree the plot sounds delicious and like one I would read. Her parents, Vic and Audrey, are now in their seventies and really need some support that Jodi is not able to provide. Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. My thoughtswhen Mr. Preston says in addition to Rodney being a liar, an abuser and a cheat, he is also a murderer, Molly chooses to say nothing. Author Natalie Barelli likes to read books, especially psychological thrillers. Through a series of pretty out there circumstances, Claire changes her appearance, assumes another identity, and lands the job. I thought she had experience of justifying a death, in this case to rid her friend of the abusive husband. published November 17, 2021. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. No way Hannah will recognize her. I dont know if the way Claire acted was completely justified most times. 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 it's only because it was so dark throughout (and I'm a bit twisted like that . Molly claims she simply told her version of the truth and how people interpret it, is up to them. 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. It was like another person composed the ending which was incredulous as well as melodramatic. She works for Mr and Mrs Niven, a reserved and quiet couple, who are both grieving after losing their children in the war. Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars, Riveting! The Sister-in-Law: An utterly gripping psychological thriller. The protagonist, Claire, is a 24 . Fortunately, theres always another book to love and enjoylike the Housekeeper. what better way to seek retributionand redressthan from within the beautiful Mrs. Hannah Carter's own home? Even though it had a slow start, I'm glad I stuck with it and finished because it tuned out better than I expected. For someone who HATES SPOILERS, this infuriates me and unfortunately makes me now not want to read anything else she has previously written. Everyone in that house seems to have something to hide. And at 75%, a nice twist thrown in that I did not see coming at all! She is a character in American Horror Story primarily portrayed by Frances Conroy. One more item to point out that it seems Mr. Preston is actually Mollys grandfather! My interpretation was that Molly felt a kinship with Mrs. Black as she used a pillow as well (as per Gran's request). As was already mentioned, Parasite is one of the more pessimistic of Bong Joon-ho's politically sensitive and important films. This is a fast-paced, entertaining, character-based psychological thriller. In her Acknowledgments, Barelli even states, Thank you, dear reader, for getting this far, it means the world.. Two great reviews! Or maybe the film version will make it more clear. And thats when Mrs. Black suffocated him with the pillow. Sorry to hear that the second one fell a bit flat for you . Hannah is drawn there when she learns someone is interested in renovating the property. 5,643 ratings862 reviews. Give as a gift or purchase for a team or group. The Housekeeper Audiobook . Two fab reviews, Mae! Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Whatever youre reading, Judi, I wish you many enjoyable hour of escape in your Kindle . I gave it 4 stars because it is 80% great and 20 I just need to hear the end. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. : I thought the twists was interestingboth the fact that Mrs. Black was the real murderer and that Molly knew all along. Lawyers are round up on both sides and a court battle ensues. These books both sound interesting, Mae. The Park child faints, and his parents demand the father, Ki . Ive scooped up several of her back issues as well. 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. Lets talk about the ending and other key twists from The Maid by Nita Prose. Interesting that the MC in both was named Hannah. I loved the premise of Possession. Housekeeper: A twisted psychological thriller, Natalie Barelli, Susie Berneis, Mystery, Thriller & Horror>Suspense, >Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Dreamscape Media, LLC, 8. Book Review Tuesday: The House Keeper by Natalie Barelli, Possession by Katie Lowe #psychologicalthriller #psychologicalfiction #bookreviews, By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff. Were you surprised by the twists? He eventually stumbled into bed and laid down. Ironically, both women, upon meeting, get along fabulously. If you like dark and twisty, Possession fits the bill. : Im probably in the minority with it being so-so for me. If you enjoy psychological suspense, she always delivers! Surprising turn of events at the end. Its the life Claire used to have, before Hannah came along and took it all away from her. The idea of forgiving and forgetting has no place in the mind of a person who has been treated unjustly. So much so, that she wanted to write them, and finally decided to write one; just to see what she could come up with. It severely lacked character development which again made parts of this story hard to follow. Barelli is very good at demonstrating how hate can consume people. A maid from Colombia comes to work for a family in Long Island. The main characters were so realistic, I felt as if they were living, breathing people." I love how Joy Fielding makes me care about the characters. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Shes there to upend Hannahs life and exact revenge. Claire and her family are left without a penny. The Housekeeper wasgood! Her husband Harrison had seen early success with his first novel and has yet to write another book. She's in your house. Highly entertaining and addictive! Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read The Housekeeper: A twisted psychological thriller. I picked this novel on a whim and I'm glad I did. The biggest problem that I have with this book was that parts were just so unrealistic. Plot. The cost to you is exactly the same and I receive a tiny commission off of your purchases. Actually, the drama really kicks in during the last seven chapters. I really like how Lee Yeo-Reum formed a new family with Kim Bom, both of them . : But agh, that whole ordeal left me with a weird feeling! If you enjoy psychological suspense, she always delivers a good tale. She is no longer the beauty queen that pleased her so much. What Jodi doesnt know is that her new hire is not who she thinks. I was curious to know what Hannah did to Claire all those years ago! Now she's an overweight, lazy drunk with hair the color of compost and skin to match. Redemption links and eBooks cannot be resold. 3.5 Stars I enjoy books by Joy Fielding, a Canadian best-selling writer of domestic suspense. As for Natalieshe tells an awesome story. By Quinci LeGardye. I will mention that Natalie Barelli is an author I discovered last year, and she immediately went on my auto buy list. 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. LikeHOW did her editor allow that one sentence to go through?!? Enjoyed hearing Clares voice through each and every page as I read. On my initial read, I didnt put much stock in that. The other thing I liked about The Housekeeper is the definite character arc. Hannah is now Mrs. Carter, living the charmed life that should have been Claires. I thought that too about the Hannahs, LOL, Thanks for sharing these reviews, Mae. 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. I mean, to not even try to make a living? . Thanks for visiting, Robbie. This is a tense thriller dark and bitingly funny humor that gets weaved in. If anyone ever found out about the accident, it would ruin her life. it sounds like it started out well. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph.. Fast forward ten years and Hannah is now married to a wealthy doctor, living the high life in a beautiful house. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. When Claire sees Hannah Wilson at an exclusive Manhattan hair salon,. Thanks so much for checking out the reviews! The Housekeeper sounds like something Id enjoy. What did you think? Everyone in that house seems to have something to hide. Let us know what's going on! I truly enjoyed the dynamic and relationship between Molly and her gran. I forwarded past it I refuse to listen to animal harm in books. Likeseverely unrealistic. I definitely wasnt expecting that twist and it kind of came out of no where. Except that its not just Claire who has secrets. In the end, I have only myself to blame. Hannahs life begins to unravel when shes judged in the court of public opinion, one sensationalized podcast episode at a time. The Housekeeper was excellent, a true popcorn read. Which is why when Hannah advertises for a housekeeper, Claire is confident she can apply and not be recognized. She's in your house. At some point prior to 1983, a young Moira O'Hara began working at the Murder House as a housekeeper for Constance and Hugo Langdon. It could be that Hannahs father, in desperate need for money, encouraged his daughter to make up the story. Like all murder mysteries, this one features quite a few twists. 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. Create a password that only you will remember. Thanks for sharing. She somehow managed to spoil the endings of her other books in this one authors note (insert face plant emoji here)??? ***If you are looking for some GREAT psychological thrillers (one of my favorite genres), check out THIS POST!***. Unfaithful: An unputdownable and absolutely gripping psychological thriller. Tracy --- tall, thin and pretty --- was the favorite, and every . She lives in Australia, with her family. Natalie Barelli - The Housekeeper: A twisted psychological thriller Audiobook. In which case I would hate to read the other stuff she's written. Rodney, the head bartender, ran a drug cartel at the hotel. The twist at the end, did surprise me, and it wasn't a boring story, BUT, for me, it was just an average thriller (3 stars) with a fairytale ending that did not really fit the genre. WhenClaireseesHannahWilson at an exclusive Manhattan hair salon, its like a knife slicing through barely healed scars. That rarely happens to me in the "New Release" section of the library! Natalie Barelli is an author whose work Ive grown very fond of! The character development drives this twisty, suspenseful psychological thriller while keeping me hooked and reading late into the night. Both sound intriguing, Mae. In the present, some of the actions of the police left me scratching my head. 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. Wow! 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). : Didn't feel like I wasted my time reading this. I could not get enough of the drama.Its a story youve probably heard a million times before but it was so good. Rate this book. , Great reviews, Mae. Like you said, it really sucks you in. Becausewhat better way to seek retributionand redressthan from within the beautiful Mrs. Hannah Carters own home? Shes a stalker. 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. Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars, This is one of my faves so far! Surprising turn of events at the end. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. The House Keeper sounds good, though. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this early release in exchange for my early review. Your email address will not be published. Free trial available! Some reviewers are saying this is the author's best work to date. I'm going to have to re-read that section now! Which is why when Hannah advertises for a housekeeper, Claire is confident she can apply and not be recognized. On the brink of bankruptcy, Perdita opens up a chest of dresses and jewellery Viola left to Isabel, intending to sell them. During the summer, the girls' lack of structure under Sylvie's supervision worsens. The Housekeeper: A twisted psychological thriller. Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2023. Partly cloudy this evening, then becoming cloudy after midnight. Mollys unusual demeanor results in her becoming the lead suspect. Marta picked up the vials but, after giving Harlan the injections, realized . All the actors did great, they showed us the angst, the happiness through their performance. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Back then, Claire was a happy teenager with porcelain skin and long, wavy blond hair. Mine episode 16 recap - the finale/ending explained - Ji . And I understand the pass on Possession. But then wait things start happening that Jodi starts to question. Natalie Barelli can usually be found reading a book, and that book will more likely than not be a psychological thriller. Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Ballantine for my copy. Thanks for sharing what didnt work for you with the second one. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 19, 2020. Both, weakened by drugs/medication, are then suffocated. I loved The Housekeeper! Supposedly, she concocts a story that involves Claires father, a seemingly righteous and devoted family man. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. Back then, Claire was a happy teenager with porcelain skin and long, wavy blond hair. , Enhanced typesetting Free Novella! Except that its not just Claire who has secrets. 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. It sounds chilling , Tessa, Possession was still a good read. Natalie Barelli can usually be found reading a book, and that book will more likely than not be a psychological thriller. It was absolutely gripping and kept me guessing right until the end. The Housekeeper as it's meant to be heard, narrated by Susie Berneis. I may just read it again now! $1925. Shes in your house. 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). Quite honestly, the book is quite the roller coaster ride. When Claire sees Hannah Wilson at an exclusive Manhattan hair salon, it's like a knife slicing through barely healed scars. It showed Molly was more perceptive than she let on. She should have had a better plan. Hannah is now Mrs. Carter, living the charmed life that should have been Claire's. 'The Housekeeper' keeps readers guessing in thriller about revenge. Parks is the person who stabbed Sir William in the study but he is not guilty of murder because William was . Its the life Claire used to have, before Hannah came along and took it all away from her. Ending felt rushed but still a good read. The story is based on twisted family dynamics with unpleasant, flawed characters. The plan works all . 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! Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 14, 2020. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The thing that just doesn't make sense to me is that Mr. Preston didn't reunite with Molly's Grandmother after her family had disowned her. Angst 9/10. Everyone in that house seems to have something to hide. Such a fantastic read!!! Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars, This is a tense thriller dark and bitingly funny humor that gets weaved in. Back then, Claire was a happy teenager with porcelain skin and long, wavy blond hair. Overall, its a clever and entertaining read. When Claire sees Hannah Wilson at an exclusive Manhattan hair salon, it's like a knife slicing through barely healed scars. Which is why when, , Claire is confident she can apply and not be recognized. Claire is in a completely different place at the end than she was at the beginning, and I enjoyed watching that shift. People who are deaf don't always speak while signing (neither do their companions translate aloud). More by Natalie Barelli Skip this list. Listen to bestselling audiobooks on the web, iPad, iPhone and Android. The only reason they broke up in the first place was because her family objected to the match. Ill let you judge from todays reviews. She writes in an engaging manner, and her books are easy, quick reads involving domestic drama and mystery. Claire is hired immediately. Something went wrong. The Housekeeper sounds like a winner.I agree with Craig. Her husband thinks she is out of her mind, imagining the worst. The Housekeeper is awesome, Harmony. 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. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. I have to say, I was very surprised by this reveal! She's a stalker. 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. Required fields are marked *. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 5, 2019. Thanks, Teri. The final episode of Maid leads to the pinnacle moment Alex was waiting foran end to the custody battle between herself and her former husband Sean for their daughter, Maddy. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. I seem to be having a lot of good luck with books lately as I'm giving The Housekeeper 5 stars. One evening, Lucille and Ruth stray too far into the woods and get lost. 2 of 10 stars. , Publisher What are your thoughts about the novel? 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