My Review…
Buddy read with Laurie from Cozynookbks.
You will learn how the story ends on the first page of the novel. And my stomach was in knots as I read it.
Told in third person from different view points, we learn how the unspeakable ending unfolded. So we are basically going back and learning just what transpired before the tragedy. The author writes in a poetic way using descriptions that I could visualize, smell and emotionally react too. It was creepy at times with a hint of the dread to come.
Myriam and Paul are the parents of two young children. They are living in a flat in Paris and Myriam makes the decision to resume her career and becomes a criminal defense lawyer (ironically). They think they have found a “perfect” nanny named Louise. They hire her and she immediately impresses them by doing such a great job taking care of the kids, cleaning and even cooking.
Louise has created a home of peace and harmony, but as we begin to learn of her past (through flashbacks of her former life) and we see disturbing scenes. She begins to do very strange things that upset Myriam and Paul, but they have grown to depend on her help. As the story progresses, you begin to see what the parents do not and the end may leave you with more questions than answers.
I’ll be interested in reading more from this author as I enjoyed her writing style. I thought it was effective in giving this story a very eerie tone. I will say that I was left feeling heartbroken and yearning to know the real truth.
Book Description…
When Myriam, a mother and brilliant French-Moroccan lawyer, decides to return to work, she and her husband are forced to look for a caretaker for their two young children. They are thrilled to find Louise: the perfect nanny right from the start. Louise sings to the children, cleans the family’s beautiful apartment in Paris’s upscale tenth arrondissement, stays late whenever asked, and hosts enviable kiddie parties. But as the couple and the nanny become more dependent on each other, jealousy, resentment, and frustrations mount, shattering the idyllic tableau.
Great review! I’ve got this on my tbr and waiting for the price to come down on Kindle.
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I have a PERFECT copy I can send you!
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Wow really? I’d love it but I’m in the UK so might be expensive
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Send me your postal address via Goodreads DM. I’ll check it out. The book is light (only just over 200pgs)
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Will do and thanks again 🙂
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Terrific review Holly!!
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Thank you Lindsay!!
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Great review! I really liked the writing style for this novel, as well! The story really makes you think, doesn’t it? Would love if you checked out my review of it!
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It does present a lot of situations that gave me pause. I’ll be over to read your review!
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I like your review and this is on my to-read list so, now I want to get to it sooner!
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Would love to hear what you think!
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Great review, Holly! I need to add it to my TBR!
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This sounds intriguing. I think I’m going to check it out!
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It is so chilling Stephanie. I was horrified, but couldn’t stop reading!
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Fab review! I’m definitely fully intrigued now.
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I think you would like this one Yvo!
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Great review, I should consider adding this to my reading list.
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I think you would enjoy this author. Her writing really pulled me in.
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Great review Holly. This is on my TBR as well. Sounds intriguing.
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I’ll watch for your review Carla!
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Nice review Holly! Thanks for reading along with me. ☺️
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Thanks Laurie! It was great.
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Sounds like one I want to read.
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Hope you like it Bill!
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Great review, I’m reading this one this month, and you’ve got me super excited for it!
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I might discuss with you at the end of the month!
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Great review. You really captured what the book was about. It’s so creepy.
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Thank you Erin and it was chilling. I still have thoughts about it (weeks later). Truly makes one think about who is caring for their children.
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