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Nine Perfect Strangers Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Liane Moriarty (Author), Caroline Lee (Narrator), Macmillan Audio (Publisher)
4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 59,054 ratings
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
Now a Hulu original series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Big Little Lies

Could ten days at a health resort really change you forever? In Liane Moriarty’s latest audiobook, nine perfect strangers are about to find out...

Nine people gather at a remote health resort. Some are here to lose weight, some are here to get a reboot on life, some are here for reasons they can’t even admit to themselves. Amidst all of the luxury and pampering, the mindfulness and meditation, they know these ten days might involve some real work. But none of them could imagine just how challenging the next ten days are going to be.

Frances Welty, the formerly best-selling romantic novelist, arrives at Tranquillum House nursing a bad back, a broken heart, and an exquisitely painful paper cut. She’s immediately intrigued by her fellow guests. Most of them don’t look to be in need of a health resort at all. But the person that intrigues her most is the strange and charismatic owner/director of Tranquillum House. Could this person really have the answers Frances didn’t even know she was seeking? Should Frances put aside her doubts and immerse herself in everything Tranquillum House has to offer—or should she run while she still can?

It’s not long before every guest at Tranquillum House is asking exactly the same question.

Combining all of the hallmarks that have made her audiobooks a go-to for any listener looking for wickedly smart, unpausable fiction that will make you laugh and gasp, Liane Moriarty’s Nine Perfect Strangers once again shows why she is a master of her craft.

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  1. Listening Length
    16 hours and 23 minutes
  2. Author
    Liane Moriarty
  3. Narrator
    Caroline Lee
  4. Audible release date
    November 6, 2018
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Macmillan Audio
  7. ASIN
    B087P4M1GB
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 16 hours and 23 minutes
Author Liane Moriarty
Narrator Caroline Lee
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date November 06, 2018
Publisher Macmillan Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B087P4M1GB
Best Sellers Rank #4,155 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#57 in Domestic Thrillers (Audible Books & Originals)
#116 in Family Life Fiction (Audible Books & Originals)
#313 in Domestic Thrillers (Books)

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⭐️⭐️.💫I thought this book started on a very high note. The character introductions and back stories were interesting and there was much witty inner dialogue. I had read several less-than-stellar reviews and was confused why people didn’t enjoy this book. The plot basis had so much potential...nine eccentric strangers going to an exclusive health retreat for total inside and out makeovers. However, once the characters were introduced, the setting established and the plot launched, everything fell completely flat. It was borderline tedious until the very end when everything is wrapped up very abruptly. Unfortunately, the mediocre reviews proved correct.I have really enjoyed Moriarty’s other books (“Big Little Lies,” “The Husband’s Secret”) but this one was my least favorite. However, they are making it into a Hulu series with an all star cast and I can see how it would translate very well to a TV show. I will definitely tune in!
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Tyranamar Suess
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Fun
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2024
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This book was great fun. I really enjoyed reading about all the different characters and how things evolved. Is the spa good? Is it bad? How will it end. Great entertaining reading.
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Ladybug
4.0 out of 5 stars Quirky and entertaining book. Not as good as Big Little Lies.
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2018
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Nine people check into a deluxe health resort and spa for various personal reasons. They are promised dramatic results by the resort’s owner, but no one anticipates the morally-questionable things they’ll have to do in order to achieve them. Buckle up, y’all, it’s about to get weird…

Our cast of characters:

* Frances, a (dare we say, washed up?) former bestselling romance novelist, is feeling frantic and perhaps just slightly too dependent on her daily allotment of wine and chocolate.
* Ben and Jessica are a married couple who can’t quite seem to connect after winning a significant sum of money.
* Napoleon and Heather, along with their daughter Zoe, are trying to deal with overwhelming grief after a devastating loss.
* Carmel is obsessed with her weight after her husband dumped her for a woman half her age.
* Tony is a man’s man who’s in a rut. He fully acknowledges that he needs some help—but he’s not exactly thrilled to be at such a frou frou resort.
* Lars is a playboy. Also a wellness junkie. He does what he can to keep his body beautiful. You’re welcome.

The resort is run by Masha, an eccentric and luminous Eastern European woman who had a wake-up call to wellness in her former life as a business executive. She literally died from a heart attack at her desk and was resuscitated back to life. One of her senior resort assistants, Yao, is the paramedic who brought her back.

If this seems like a lot of characters to keep straight, well, it is. Author Liane Moriarty takes pains to develop each of their stories, and it’s a lot of info to absorb. But it’s doable.

Each of the characters is unique and appealing in their own way, though not all are created equal. Frances is supposed to be our anchor, our main, and though I warmed up to her over time, she still annoyed me. I wasn’t impressed with almost all of the male characters either. I kept feeling like I was watching them through frosted glass, never fully getting to know them or understand their true motivations—they were mysteries even to themselves. The only exception was Yao. His backstory (and his weird little obsession with Masha) intrigued me.

By far, the strongest characters in the book are Heather and Zoe, the grieving mother and daughter—which I guess should come as no surprise. Creating believable and lovable, yet troubled and mysterious female characters is where Moriarty excels. Big Little Lies is the perfect example of that.

I had so much hope and expectation for Nine Perfect Strangers. After Big Little Lies, I think we all did. I wouldn’t say that this book is a total disappointment, but it wasn’t all it could have been either. Too many characters and such an outlandish plot meant that the story didn’t hit as deeply as I wanted it to. The book is quirky, fun, and entertaining, yes, but it left me feeling dissatisfied and wanting more. Oh well. I’m still excited for the next one.
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Susan M. Baumann
3.0 out of 5 stars Engaging and Equally Peculiar
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2018
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The book starts wonderfully. The reader is given a glimpse into the complicated lives of nine interesting strangers as they embark on a 10-day spa retreat. Rich character development, smooth dialogue and steady intrigue are all the requisite ingredients for a signature story told with Moriarty’s deft touch and considerable talent. All of Moriarty’s skills are on display in the first half of the book, with the exception of one discordant note. The character of Frances, a romance novelist, remarks about the extraordinary attractiveness of one of the spa attendees in this way, “He was too good-looking even to be the tall, dark, and handsome hero in one of her books. The only way it would work would be if she put him in a wheelchair. He’d look great in a wheelchair. Honestly, she could probably get away with removing both his legs and he could still play the lead.”

Wait. What?

Admittedly, this is something that the character of Frances muses about, not Moriarty. Presumably, it is meant to be an amusing, flippant throwaway line from a light-hearted, clueless character. Nonetheless, the remark stunned me. It’s insensitive at best, bordering on plain crass. The statement implies that the way to diminish the physical appeal of someone would be to put him in a wheelchair. Frances then backtracks by saying the man would look “great” in a wheelchair, but the further reference to “leg removal” does nothing to correct the already awkward and inappropriate verbiage, and only further compounds the offensive paragraph. It sounds as though Frances is trying to be
oddly complimentary in a backhanded sort of way, but the exchange just doesn’t work. This passage just doesn’t belong in the book.

That being said, the second half of the book also takes a peculiar and disturbing turn that disrupts the tone and flow of the entire narrative. Strange events appear abruptly in the story, and it suddenly feels that the book has veered into uncharted, unappealing territory. Likely, these events were intended as “necessary” catalysts, so that all of the characters could reach their own personal epiphanies at roughly the same time. Shortly thereafter, the book returns to Moriarty’s warm, relatable style, the bizarre occurrences are glossed over and everything is tied up with some happy endings and “feel-good” messages. The end result is akin to reading two distinctly different books. There is the warm, wise, witty and engaging first portion, minus the odd, random disability slur, and then the second section ventures into the proverbial Twilight Zone. I usually love Moriarty’s books and often pre-order them with eager anticipation, but this one disappointed me.
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LoveToRead
5.0 out of 5 stars A New Favorite
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2024
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Every time I read a Liane Moriarty book, I think it is my favorite. Then, I read another and it becomes my favorite. She has such a gift for telling improbable stories about improbable characters, sometimes making you laugh, and other times making you cry. This is no different, just enjoy the ride.
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Andi
5.0 out of 5 stars I laughed, I cried, I cheered
Reviewed in Canada on March 30, 2023
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I was a bit doubtful going into this because I find when authors have a whole cast of characters, some of them end up being flat or parodies of stereotypes, but I was pleasantly surprised! Not only does each character have an engaging personality and history, they are all well developed and relatable! The story is great and I really enjoyed the balance of light-heartedness with the other heavy moments. Overall it was a wonderful read and I would definitely recommend!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Its simple yet gripping.
Reviewed in India on August 21, 2023
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Nine Perfect Strangers truly deserves its status as a best seller. The author's simple yet engaging writing style makes it accessible to readers of all levels. The storyline effortlessly combines intrigue and grip, making it a compelling read. The author's talent shines through, earning this book a solid 5-star rating. I'm eagerly anticipating diving into the author's other works after being thoroughly impressed by this one.
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Irina
5.0 out of 5 stars Spannend bis zum Schluss
Reviewed in Germany on August 11, 2023
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Eine spannende Geschichte bis zum Schluss.
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luckylulu
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great novel by Liane Moriarty!
Reviewed in France on May 24, 2021
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A great bunch of people, all very different from one another... Funny and quite stressful too. Great novel! Can’t wait to watch the movie...
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Karrie
4.0 out of 5 stars A nice, easy read
Reviewed in Spain on January 5, 2021
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This book was easy to read, it was entertaining, although a bit predictable. I liked the characters, although Jessica is very stereotyped, she could have been made a bit deeper and more interesting. It was a nice, easy read.
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