Nine Perfect Strangers (Hardcover)

from PhilipJHunt

Only 3 stars for Liane Moriarty? Let's get that off my chest right away. It's the plot. It didn't work for me. I'm no plotting expert, so I can't diagnose the problem, but as the plot SLOWLY evolved I kept having moments of disbelief bordering on disinterest. Nothing much happens until halfway in...

from Okies

Very long, a good ensemble novel but I'm afraid I like to consume a novel intensely, quickly and this is one to dip into. And when it is too long, something is lost. The mood and writing are fun - I would call this a rom com - the writing is funny and beautiful in all its detail, even if it the l...

from she_climber

Well that escalated quickly.... I was enjoying getting to know the characters and the offerings of Tranquillum House health retreat. And then without warning the story headed down Alice's rabbit hole. It was a trip. It wasn't necessary a good trip but it wouldn't have been a Moriarty story withou...

from ecataldi

This Liane Moriarity book is so over the top and outrageous but you can't put it down. Even though the plot got more and more ridiculous as the story progressed, I LOVED the characters. Nine people decide that they are stressed and need a lifestyle change, so they sign up for a ten day cleanse at...

from bangerlm

My friends had mixed reviews about this book, but I really enjoyed it. It made me laugh and cry. Liane Moriarty is great at character driven stories and I enjoyed the mix of characters. Francis was a hoot. I was especially amused by chapter 78.