by Liane Moriarty
narrated by Caroline Lee
Published: 2018
Publisher: Flatiron Books
Genre: Chick-lit, Australia
Hardback: 464 pages
Rating: 4
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First sentence(s):
"I'm fine," said the woman.
Zombie sighting:
Masha's left arm rose stiff and zombie-like above her head.
chapter 1
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.
My two-bits:
This started off with unlikable characters for me, but as the story unfolded each one transformed into likable (despite flaws) individuals.
Got me thinking of wellness related resorts and retreats.
* weekly theme: Australia - contemporary
