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Nine Perfect Strangers

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Nine Perfect Strangers
First edition (Australia)
AuthorLiane Moriarty
Published2018
Publication placeAustralia
Pages464
ISBN978-1-4328-5900-8
Preceded byTruly Madly Guilty
Followed byApples Never Fall

Nine Perfect Strangersis a 2018 novel by Australian authorLiane Moriarty.It was published on September 18, 2018 byMacmillan Australia.[1]It is aNew York TimesBestseller.

Synopsis

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Nine people from different walks of life attend a pricey 10-day "Mind and Body Total Transformation Retreat" at a place called the Tranquillum House run by a mysterious Russian woman named Masha. Throughout the course of their retreat they realize that each of them are battling their own demons and all of them are subjects of an experiment.

Characters

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Tranquillum House staff:

  • Masha Dmitrichenko, the Russian founder of the wellness resort called Tranquillum House
  • Yao, one of Tranquillum House dedicated employees
  • Delilah, one of Tranquillum House dedicated employees
  • Jan, a massage therapist who works for Tranquillum House

The nine strangers:

  1. Frances Welty, a novelist struggling with her professional and personal life
  2. Tony Hogburn, a former American footballtight endstruggling with his addiction to food, tv and alcohol
  3. Jessica Chandler, a wealthy lottery winner and social media influencer, married to Ben
  4. Ben Chandler, a wealthy lottery winner, married to Jessica
  5. Carmel Schneider, a single mother of four children whose husband left her and soon after started a relationship with a younger woman
  6. Lars Lee, a divorce attorney
  7. Napoleon Marconi, Heather's husband and Zoe's father, a high school teacher grieving the death of his son
  8. Heather Marconi, Napoleon's wife and Zoe's mother, mourning the death of her son
  9. Zoe Marconi, Napoleon and Heather's daughter, grieving the death of her twin brother

Reception

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The book received mixed reviews.[2]Patty Rhule ofUSA Todaygave the book two out of four stars, and said that it "does not match up to her captivating previous books." Specifically, she criticized the book for spending too many pages on character development.[3]In contrast, Lisa Scottoline of theNew York Timessaid that all the characters are "fully realized, with compelling lives, relationships and motivations" and that the novel is "thought-provoking, but never pedantic" as it "raises fascinating questions about our relentless quest for self-improvement."[4]

It was 2018 Goodreads Choice Awards Finalist: Best Fiction.

Television adaptation

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Main article:Nine Perfect Strangers (TV series)

In January 2020, it was announced that the novel would be adapted into a television series, which premiered onHuluin 2021. The series was co-written byDavid E. Kelley,John-Henry Butterworth,andSamantha Straussand starredNicole Kidmanas Masha andMelissa McCarthyas Frances.[5]On 27 May 2020,Manny Jacintowas cast in the role of Yao.[6]The cast also includesLuke Evansas Lars,Melvin Greggas Ben,[7][8]Samara Weavingas Jessica,[9]Asher Keddieas Heather,[10]Grace Van Pattenas Zoe,[11]Tiffany Booneas Delilah,[12]Michael Shannonas Napoleon,[13]Regina Hallas Carmel,Hal Cumpstonas Zachary[14]andBobby Cannavaleas Tony.[15]The series was directed byJonathan Levine.[16]Filming began in August 2020, in Byron Bay, Australia.[17][18]

Inspiration

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In the book, Moriarty used and discussed the famous line "Reader, I married him" from the beginning of Chapter 38 ofJane Eyre.The line is discussed in chapter 12 and other chapters.

References

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  1. ^"Nine Perfect Strangers".Goodreads.Archivedfrom the original on 27 September 2022.Retrieved13 July2023.
  2. ^Scottoline, Lisa (November 21, 2018)."Liane Moriarty's New Novel, Set at a Spa, Features Some Killer Treatments".The New York Times.Archivedfrom the original on April 28, 2020.RetrievedMay 17,2020– via NYTimes.
  3. ^Rhule, Patty."Liane Moriarty's 'Nine Perfect Strangers' seems a little too familiar: Review".USA Today.Archivedfrom the original on 2020-03-04.Retrieved2020-05-17.
  4. ^Scottoline, Lisa (2018-11-21)."Liane Moriarty's New Novel, Set at a Spa, Features Some Killer Treatments".The New York Times.ISSN0362-4331.Archivedfrom the original on 2020-04-28.Retrieved2020-07-13.
  5. ^Porter, Rick (7 January 2020)."Melissa McCarthy to Star With Nicole Kidman in Hulu's 'Nine Perfect Strangers'".The Hollywood Reporter.Archivedfrom the original on 3 June 2020.Retrieved20 July2020.
  6. ^Andreeva, Nellie (27 May 2020)."'Nine Perfect Strangers': Manny Jacinto Joins Nicole Kidman & Melissa McCarthy In Hulu Limited Series ".Deadline Hollywood.Archivedfrom the original on 28 May 2020.Retrieved20 July2020.
  7. ^Andreeva, Nellie (26 June 2020)."Luke Evans Joins 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Hulu Limited Series".Deadline Hollywood.Archivedfrom the original on 27 June 2020.Retrieved13 July2020.
  8. ^Petski, Denise (1 July 2020)."Melvin Gregg Joins 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Hulu Limited Series".Deadline Hollywood.Archivedfrom the original on 1 July 2020.Retrieved13 July2020.
  9. ^Hockey, Maddison (16 July 2020)."Home And Away's Samara Weaving has scored a huge Hollywood role opposite Nicole Kidman".TV Week.Archivedfrom the original on 20 July 2020.Retrieved20 July2020.
  10. ^"Exclusive: Asher Keddie On Her Big Hollywood Break".Marie Claire.Archivedfrom the original on 2020-06-08.Retrieved2020-07-22.
  11. ^Petski, Denise (2020-07-20)."Grace Van Patten Joins 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Hulu Limited Series".Deadline.Archivedfrom the original on 2020-07-20.Retrieved2020-07-22.
  12. ^Spivey, Kemberlie."Tiffany Boone Joins Hulu Limited Series 'Nine Perfect Strangers'".Forbes.Archivedfrom the original on 2020-07-27.Retrieved2020-07-27.
  13. ^Thorne, Will (2020-07-31)."Michael Shannon Joins 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Cast at Hulu".Variety.Archivedfrom the original on 2020-07-31.Retrieved2020-07-31.
  14. ^Petski, Denise (2020-10-22)."Elizabeth Mitchell Joins 'Outer Banks'; 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Casts Hal Cumpston".Deadline.Retrieved2021-09-22.
  15. ^Petski, Denise (2020-08-06)."Bobby Cannavale Joins 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Hulu Limited Series".Deadline.Archivedfrom the original on 2021-09-15.Retrieved2020-08-06.
  16. ^Petski, Denise (2020-07-29)."'Nine Perfect Strangers': Jonathan Levine To Direct Hulu Limited Series ".Deadline.Archivedfrom the original on 2020-07-29.Retrieved2020-07-31.
  17. ^"Listen: 'The Alienist' Star Luke Evans Talks New 'Beauty and the Beast' Songs for Prequel Series".Variety.16 July 2020.Archivedfrom the original on 20 July 2020.Retrieved20 July2020.
  18. ^"NSW shoot for 'Nine Perfect Strangers' confirmed, spending more than $100 million".IF Magazine.2020-07-19.Archivedfrom the original on 2020-07-19.Retrieved2020-07-22.
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