The Hypnotist's Love Story is a 2011 novel by Australian author Liane Moriarty. It tells the story of Ellen O'Farrel, a hypnotherapist, who becomes involved with a widower who is being stalked by his ex-girlfriend Saskia, with whom he and his son Jake lived together for three years. The book is Moriarty's fourth novel.
 First Australian edition | |
| Author | Liane Moriarty |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Published | 2011 |
| Publisher | Pan Macmillan (Aus) Berkley Books (US) |
| Pages | 416 |
| ISBN | 9781742610603 |
| Preceded by | What Alice Forgot |
| Followed by | The Husband's Secret |
Reception edit
The novel received mostly positive reviews.[1][2] About the novel, the Kirkus Reviews wrote "Amazingly, the effervescent comedy and troubling melodrama combine to create a satisfying beach read, escapist but not unintelligent."[3]
Film adaptation edit
In 2019 ABC ordered a pilot based on the novel, with Heather Graham set to star in the series and Katie Wech set to write.[4]
References edit
- ^ "'The Hypnotist's Love Story' examines complex issues of stalking - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com.
- ^ "The Hypnotist's Love Story". Publishers Weekly. 19 March 2012.
- ^ "THE HYPNOTIST'S LOVE STORY | Kirkus Reviews" – via www.kirkusreviews.com.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 14, 2019). "ABC Orders 'Hypnotist's Love Story' Drama Pilot Starring Heather Graham Based On Liane Moriarty Book".
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