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. I think she tells an amazing tale! Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2023. And Im thrilled to meet another reader who loved The House Keeper as much as I did. The film was written and directed by Michael Walker. For Hannah, however, Claire barely registers on her radar, which is why Claire is able to gain access to Hannah's home as a housekeeper. Happy reading! Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2020. Case close. Maybe; but Molly is the common denominator in each case. Sometimes Charlies teas can work miracles, like when shes able to calm a high-strung bride-to-be. "She's a liar. And heres something which Ive never seen before. If you decide to give this one a go, please let me know, Id love to know your thoughts!Sarah xo. This is a tense thriller dark and bitingly funny humor that gets weaved in. Highly entertaining and addictive! I couldn't put it down and the twists are amazing! I have mixed emotions about the second book because it had plenty of good points. Sorry to hear that the second one fell a bit flat for you . . This is a juicy read which alternates for the reader between disliking Claire and cheering for her. But now, I can see she clearly knew Rodney did not commit the murder and also did not volunteer that information. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 5, 2019. Free trial available! Total Price: $74.12. Tracy --- tall, thin and pretty --- was the favorite, and every . It may be a common thing for people to partake in revengeful acts. It showed Molly was more perceptive than she let on. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. A true crime podcast with a reputation for overturning wrongful convictions begins to pick Hannahs story apart, determined to get to the bottom of what really happened ten years ago.MY REVIEW:Talk about a compelling plot! Shes there to upend Hannahs life and exact revenge. As for Natalieshe tells an awesome story. . Redemption wouldnt be Redemption without something weird going on in one of its lakes. Quite honestly, the book is quite the roller coaster ride. So Claire does what anyone would do in her position - she stalks her. Claire Peterson has held a deep hatred for Hannah Wilson for over ten years. I had a Hannah in Cusp of Night. The character development drives this twisty, suspenseful psychological thriller while keeping me hooked and reading late into the night. This is my 4th book by Joy Fielding and I was excited when my wish was granted by NetGalley!! -Amazon reviewer. She's a liar. ManWithSword Jul 27 2014 2:52 pm I loved this. And that always leaves me a little wanting. Book Review: The Housekeeper {Natalie Barelli}. 266 pages, $10.99. I do think youd like The Housekeeper. Claires only friend is April with whom she shares an apartment. I mean, to not even try to make a living? I honestly found it depressing. Home. Because what better way to seek retributionand redressthan from within the beautiful Mrs. Hannah Carter's own home? Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. 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. The blurb for Possession sounds promising. *, *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. Also, Mr. Black and Gran die in interestingly similar ways. The clerk then persuades the housekeeper to take the widower's money and elope, arranging that she is to place the money in the daughter's traveling bag and throw it out of the window to him. But still a bit strange regarding Mollys actions with her grans death. She doesn't pace, hit herself, pull hair, scream, or anything "unattractive". Its been 10 years since Claire has seen Hannah Wilson. Yeah, perfect neuro divergent Molly the Maid. Only big disappointment was the audio narrator. 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. This was it! Its a good thing there is so much variety for us! Could not put it down! "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. 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. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read The Housekeeper: A twisted psychological thriller. Unfortunately, it was very formulaic, predictable and not dramatic enough for my taste. If you like dark, twisty reads, this is well-written and well-plotted though it does moves slowly. I have enjoyed all of the books Ive read by Joy Fielding and this is definitely no exception. I couldnt wait to read and review this book! I would normally give this type of book a 5 for story line because it was a good mystery, but then about 60 to the end the violence became awful and there was talk about how a kitten was killed. And since she has time on her hands, revenge on her mind, and a talent for acting. I so randomly found Natalie Barelli's The Housekeeper on the library shelf and picked it up without knowing anything about it. She spots Hannah through the window of a prestigious hair salon and quickly ducks, hoping that she wont be recognized. There are parts of it I thought were absolutely brilliant, and the blurb sold me from the moment I saw it. Joy Fielding. So Claire does what anyone would do in her positionshe stalks her. Now she's an overweight, lazy drunk with hair the color of compost and skin to match. Possession was much heavier. Intrigued or pass? Im so glad you posted it! It turns out while Rodney is a very bad dude, he did not actually kill Mr. Black. Angst 9/10. SARAH HURLEY BOOK CLUB THE HOUSEKEEPER Final. Glad my reviews have helped point you to some good reading, Flossie! LOL! Performance: 10/10. Is she protecting the first Mrs. Black? I thought she had experience of justifying a death, in this case to rid her friend of the abusive husband. All that is suddenly taken away from her when young Hannah poses as a housekeeper for the Petersens. Listen to bestselling audiobooks on the web, iPad, iPhone and Android. The Housekeeper. For someone who HATES SPOILERS, this infuriates me and unfortunately makes me now not want to read anything else she has previously written. , Screen Reader The Housekeeper was great, but I do tend to devour books of this nature. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. It's the life Claire used to have, before Hannah came along and took it all away from her. A lot of Hannahs here. She's a liar. LOL! Molly says to herself, mercy takes unexpected forms.. "Dark and bitingly funny! It was only toward the end that I had issues with it. 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 . My thoughts about presenting a specific disability/difference/etc is that the author can make it what they want it to be. Stayed up all night to read this book because I couldn't put it down! Carol A. Wright is a K-State graduate and freelance writer residing in Winfield. I may just read it again now! It initially appears that the mystery is fairly cut-and-dried. 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! I can't help but think that Molly's secrets and the things she tells people are awfully convenient. But still @Janice T, Oh gosh, that is so interesting!! Glad to see Joy Fielding back in the game! 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. However, I kept at it because I like to form my own opinions, and it actually turned out better than I thought. I wish you happy reading . 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 had to add House Keeper to my TBR list:) Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Through a series of pretty out there circumstances, Claire changes her appearance, assumes another identity, and lands the job. The two are as different as sunrise and sunset. And I just knew that there would be a twist at the end. She has trouble interpreting the intentions of others and struggles in social settings. Back then, Claire was a happy teenager with porcelain skin and long, wavy blond hair. Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars, This is one of my faves so far! Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. , Sticky notes If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. The fit just wasnt right for me. So Claire does what anyone would do in her positionshe stalks her. Play Sample. For book clubs looking for discussion questions, you can find thathere. Everyone in that house seems to have something to hide. It pulls you in immediately, from the cover blurb to the end. The explanations and other . Her behavior, especially in the past, didnt ring true. The story centers on Jodi, who hires a housekeeper to help her dad in the care of his wife who has Parkinsons. Maybe; or is she protecting herself? It sounds chilling , Tessa, Possession was still a good read. This oneehhh! What makes a book an Official Cozy Mystery? @Kristin, I also think that Mrs. Black is Molly's mom. Now shes an overweight, lazy drunk with hair the color of compost and skin to match. She writes in an engaging manner, and her books are easy, quick reads involving domestic drama and mystery. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. Were you surprised by the twists? If you like dark and twisty, Possession fits the bill. Just when I thought the story was going one way, it quickly turned in a direction I never saw coming. Amazon Kobo Barnes & Noble Amazon UK Google Play iBooks, This is a tense thriller dark and bitingly funny humor that gets weaved in. She's a stalker. 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. I love how Joy Fielding makes me care about the characters. So Claire does what anyone would do in her positionshe stalks her. Mr. Black was a cheater, abuser and a criminal so no one was sad to see him gone. 'Maid' on Netflix is a drama miniseries that delves into a young woman's struggle against homelessness and poverty as she tries to do the best she can for her young daughter. There arent many characters to keep track of, but all play an integral part in the story, and the ending is well worth the ride. : I thought her plan to get what she wanted was pretty sloppy and was too risky. That rarely happens to me in the New Release section of the library! Unable to add item to List. Jodi Bishop has a lot on her plate. I only occasionally read them, but you make them sound so good, Im tempted. Ironically, both women, upon meeting, get along fabulously. The overall tone of the book is dark. Alex is desparate . I think I picked this up after reading another book of Natalies that you had recommended. If you enjoy psychological suspense, she always delivers! I realize that's not central to the story but it's the one thing about the novel that really irritated me. Hannah is now Mrs. Carter, living the charmed life that should have been Claire's. 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). Wow! Hannahs father gambles a lot and is always hurting for money. I thought the twists was interestingboth the fact that Mrs. Black was the real murderer and that Molly knew all along. It took me a while to like the profits most because for a while it seemed like she didn't care about anyone but herself, but she did some things later on in the book that made her grow on me. I may just read it again now! The plan works all . The Housekeeper was excellent, a true popcorn read. Drina, a girl from Colombia, comes to work as a maid for a wealthy family in Long Island. One held me riveted the other waseh. On the brink of bankruptcy, Perdita opens up a chest of dresses and jewellery Viola left to Isabel, intending to sell them. 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). Which is why when Hannah advertises for a housekeeper, Claire is confident she can apply and not be recognized. Part of the reason Barelli is able to do this so successfully is because Claire is the poster child for the unreliable . So gran asked Molly to, I dont know how else to say it, assist with her death. The plot is a tad predictable, but I still enjoyed it. Not needed at all, could just said they did it, just to establish the fact the person is deranged, which is obvious by then. 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