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The Hypnotist's Love Story

By: Liane Moriarty
Narrated by: Tamara Lovatt Smith
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A “sharp and funny romantic tale” (O, the Oprah Magazine) from the number one New York Times best-selling author of Big Little Lies, Nine Perfect Strangers and Apples Never Fall.

Ellen O’Farrell is a professional hypnotherapist who works out of the eccentric beachfront home she inherited from her grandparents. It’s a nice life, except for her tumultuous relationship history. She’s stoic about it, but at this point, Ellen wouldn’t mind a lasting one. When she meets Patrick, she’s optimistic. He’s attractive, single, employed, and best of all, he seems to like her back. Then comes that dreaded moment: He thinks they should have a talk.

Braced for the worst, Ellen is pleasantly surprised. It turns out that Patrick’s ex-girlfriend is stalking him. Ellen thinks, actually, that’s kind of interesting. She’s dating someone worth stalking. She’s intrigued by the woman’s motives. In fact, she’d even love to meet her.

Ellen doesn’t know it, but she already has.

©2012 Liane Moriarty (P)2012 Penguin

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Read it

Don’t hesitate. It’s fabulous. Smart, relatable characters who develop and grow and heal over the course of the book. Great narrator.

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Best Liane Moriarty book ever

A delicious book, both main characters so compelling and well formed. The narrator is my favorite, her voice so calming and great with every character. I’ve listened through twice and will again!

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A Hypnotic Tangled Adventure

The story weaves and jumps from one character voice to another with little transition. Listening to the narration took my full attention to know who was talking-the voice of Ellen or Satia. My initial confusion gradually gave way to clarity and each voice became distinct around chapter four. From that pint I was brought into a world of relationship losses, newlyianne Mori formed relationships and what it takes to let go of the past and embrace the future. This book has intrigue, romance, loneliness, wishful thinking, longing, and finding new life tangled together. As each chapter progresses the story entangled me in the character dealings, hopes , and dreams as if I were witness to their lives, likes fly on the wall holding my breath in anticipation. Like all the other books I have enjoyed by Lianne Moriarty, the characters, plot, and style seemed new to me. I recommend this book to all of Moriarty’s fans and new readers alike! I give it 5 stars!!

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Interesting

Interesting listen. female stalker. interesting to hear that side of the story, that they do not think they are doing anything wrong or weird.

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Not her best....

The story was missing something - maybe the characters needed to be more interesting or exciting. I don't really know...I did like it but didn't love it and that is why I gave it a four star versus five. The narrator was excellent so she got five stars.

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It was ok

In the beginning I had a hard time figuring out which character was talking— the narrator would switch viewpoints almost without taking a breath, so it made it difficult to keep it. I found myself having to rewind several times. I enjoyed the story, but it seemed to drag on. I was ready for it to end.

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Not her best but still good

It didn’t totally keep my interest. But i did finish it. I wasn’t pulled in by the characters. However, I love the way this author writes a good “epilogue “ using the last couple of chapters to tie up loose ends. A good beach read but not a book I will highly recommend to anyone.

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Another great book

I love Liane's books and this one did not disappoint. I get sucked into the story and can't stop listening!

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As always-- loved it!

I've read every book she's written (except for the anniversary-- may read it next ) and I have loved every single one. This one is no exception. Great story, characters, writing and narration. She is incredible!

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Hypnotist Love Story

Story line was great, however I found it confusing when the narrative were different people. The ladies voices were very similar and it was confusing for me. It was a good story and overall I enjoyed the book! 🤓

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