The Perfect Nanny by Leïla Slimani

The Perfect Nanny

Leïla Slimani with Sam Taylor (Translator)

228 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery thriller dark tense medium-paced

Description

When Myriam, a French-Moroccan lawyer, decides to return to work after having children, she and her husband look for the perfect nanny for their two young children. They never dreamed they would find Louise: a quiet, polite, devoted woman who sing...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,237 reviews

Moods

dark 93%
tense 61%
mysterious 47%
sad 33%
emotional 24%
challenging 18%
reflective 17%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 26%
slow 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 39% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.3

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