The Hypnotist's Love Story [Hardcover]

Liane Moriarty (Author)

Book Description

Release date: June 14, 2012

From the author of critically acclaimed What Alice Forgot comes a wonderfully fun, insightful novel about the crazy things we do for love.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“The Hypnotist’s Love Story is an intensely absorbing, excellently written tale that turns Fatal Attraction on its head—finally! Told with wit, charm, empathy, and plenty of suspense, you’ll regret turning the pages so fast to find out how it ends. Loved it!” — Sarah Strohmeyer, bestselling author of Kindred Spirits and The Cinderella Pact

“Spellbinding! Reading Liane Moriarty is like spending the afternoon with a wise, witty, comforting friend. I could not put it down!” —Beth Harbison, author of Always Something There to Remind Me

About the Author

Liane Moriarty is the author of What Alice Forgot (Amy Einhorn Books, June 2011) and two other novels, Three Wishes and The Last Anniversary, both of which were published around the world and translated into seven languages. She is also the author of the Nicola Berry series for children. Liane lives in Sydney, Australia, with her husband and two small, noisy children. 

Product Details

• Hardcover: 416 pages
• Publisher: Amy Einhorn Books/Putnam; Reprint edition (June 14, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 039915910X
• ISBN-13: 978-0399159107
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (66 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #519,980 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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41 of 43 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars hooked from page 1 November 27, 2011

By Cloggie Downunder

Format:Kindle Edition

The Hypnotist's Love Story is the 4th novel by Australian novelist, Liane Moriarty. The hypnotist is Ellen O'Farrell, actually a hypnotherapist who helps clients deal with addictions, phobias and confidence issues. Ellen falls in love with Patrick, but before the relationship goes far, he warns her he is being stalked by his ex-girlfriend, Saskia. Ellen finds that she is more intrigued than frightened by this, and in fact, would love to meet her. Saskia, however, has been posing as one of Ellen's clients, and has a more intimate knowledge of Ellen's relationship with Patrick than either of them is aware. As events unfold, Ellen, who believes herself to be an upstanding, moral, compassionate person, finds herself tempted to act unethically. She also discovers, to her surprise, that she has to work at her relationship with Patrick. Ellen is perhaps a little over-analytical, and her thoughts certainly provide some humour in the story. Saskia's tale is told in the first person, giving the reader the stalker's perspective on this sort of behaviour, and this was a very interesting and powerful aspect of the story. Moriarty gives us an imaginative plot that explores hypnotism and stalking (of course), as well as touching on addiction, obsession, internet dating, falling in love, professional ethics, the power of the press, knitting and the effects of pregnancy hormones. There are characters to love, hate, admire and laugh at, and the dialogue is just what you hear at the local café, bar or supermarket. Ellen had me snickering, giggling and laughing out loud from the start. This romance with a hint of psychological thriller had me hooked from the first page, and I look forward to reading more of Liane Moriarty's work.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Lianne Moriarty Does It Again! June 20, 2012

By Lyn Craven VINE™ VOICE

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I discovered this author a few months ago (What Alice Forgot) and read all three of her previous books in a row. She writes the most unusual storylines which are completely captivating. "Chick Lit" it may be... but it is GOOD chick lit! Unusually for me, I pre-ordered The Hypnotist's Love Story (thats how confidant I was that I would enjoy this one as much as the others... and it did not disappoint) and read it in two sittings. As previously with this author, I lost sleep because I just HAD to keep reading to see how it all turned out. The trick in this one is how she makes you see the story from every character's point of view (some sooner than others - it took almost to the end to understand where Patrick was coming from) and although you shouldn't like Saskia, somehow you get it and sympathise. Just a great read and I look forward to more from this author.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars The Hypnotists Love Story June 17, 2012

By Irene

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An easy read, this book engages you with the flip flop style of telling the story from two of the main characters. You remain unsure of the intent of the main characters until close to the end of the book. The writer references Australian content within the book which keeps you connected with the story. A great read for someone who is looking to be entertained.