The Perfect Nanny by Leïla Slimani

The Perfect Nanny

Leïla Slimani

228 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious tense slow-paced
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She has the keys to their apartment. She knows everything. She has embedded herself so deeply in their lives that it now seems impossible to remove her. When Myriam decides to return to work as a lawyer after having children, she and her husband l...

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Community Reviews Summary of 11,920 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
tense 60%
mysterious 50%
sad 34%
emotional 24%
challenging 16%
reflective 15%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 27%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.3

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