Those Other Women: A Novel
Written by Nicola Moriarty
Narrated by Kirsty Gillmore
3.5/5
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About this audiobook
""A firecracker of a novel..."" -Liane Moriarty, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Big Little Lies
The author of The Fifth Letter takes a laser look at the uneasy relationships between women and the real-world ramifications of online conflicts and social media hostilities in this stunning domestic drama. A story of privilege, unspoken rivalries, and small acts of vengeance with huge repercussions sure to please fans of Sarah Jio and Ruth Ware.
Overwhelmed at the office and reeling from betrayals involving the people she loves, Poppy feels as if her world has tipped sideways. Maybe her colleague, Annalise, is right—Poppy needs to let loose and blow off some steam. What better way to vent than social media?
With Annalise, she creates an invitation-only Facebook group that quickly takes off. Suddenly, Poppy feels like she’s back in control—until someone begins leaking the group’s private posts and stirring up a nasty backlash, shattering her confidence.
Feeling judged by disapproving female colleagues and her own disappointed children, Frankie, too, is careening towards the breaking point. She also knows something shocking about her boss—sensitive knowledge that is tearing her apart.
As things begin to slide disastrously, dangerously out of control, carefully concealed secrets and lies are exposed with devastating consequences—forcing these women to face painful truths about their lives and the things they do to survive.
Nicola Moriarty
Nicola Moriarty is a Sydney-based novelist, copywriter and mum to two small (but remarkably strong-willed) daughters. In between various career changes, becoming a mum and completing her Bachelor of Arts, she began to write. Now she can’t seem to stop. Her previous works include the novel, The Fifth Letter, which was published in several countries and optioned by Universal Cable Productions for film and television. She blogs (occasionally) at her website here: www.nicolamoriarty.com.au.
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/52 and a half stars. Contemporary chick-lit drama set in Parramatta, about the (apparently) strong rivalries that exist between mothers and non-mothers. Perhaps it is worse with young women nowadays? Certainly I think that there are young mothers who feel overly entitled and and forget that not all people find their cherubs endearing. There are some valid insights about mothers and those who don’t choose motherhood but on the whole, I found this to be overly dramatic.
(Audiobook) - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Those Other Women by Nicola Moriarty is a 2018 Penguin publication.A timely and cautionary tale- When Poppy is informed by her life-long friend that she and Poppy’s husband have been having an affair, which has resulted in a pregnancy, Poppy is blindsided. It’s not just the affair, it’s that she and her husband had both agreed they didn’t want kids. Now she’s being told that he really did want kids after all. When Poppy makes a new friend, Annalise, they decide to create a private Facebook group for women without kids- a direct response to a similar group for women who do have children. It’s supposed to be a supportive kind of group, but the comments become mean and vitriolic in no time flat. To make matters worse, there is a mole in the group. Before long the members of the two Facebook groups start and all -out war with one another, and Poppy, who never intended for any of that to happen, gets caught in the middle of it. Meanwhile, Annalise is harboring an explosive secret that, if discovered, could end her friendship with Poppy. Social media is a wonderful place to find like-minded people, to receive and give advice, to support people, to get support. But, there is a dark side of social media, as we all know, and it can quickly get out of control. This is a story that reminds us that even if we think we have a safe place to vent our frustrations, you can not completely count on privacy and you might want to temper yourself before serious damage is done. It is also a story that highlights the various choices women have today and the way some judge others for choosing a path different from theirs. Many women today have chosen to pass on motherhood for many reasons. Others embrace motherhood, while still pursuing a demanding career, while others stay at home. Every one of these options are perfectly fine. But, some non-mothers feel left out, looked down on, as though choosing to forego parenthood is a sin, or that there is something fundamentally wrong with them. I have heard them lament about working moms getting special treatment or extra time off during the work day so they can take care of a sick child or pick their kids up for school or daycare. Mothers may feel entitled to take that time and are unapologetic about missing an important meeting or causing someone else to have to work late or increasing the workload for someone already feeling overwhelmed. I’ve actually heard these arguments, and honest frustrations from both sides. is why I say this novel is timely. It is also so realistic I could really see something like this happening. As we will see, both sides have legit arguments, but instead of working through those issues like adults they lash out, pout, and point fingers and hold grudges. Presumptions and pre-conceived notions, as well, as gossip, secrets, lies and misunderstandings all aided by the rapid, and toxic atmosphere on social media nearly culminated in the ultimate cat fight. But, without giving too much away, the ladies on both sides of the pond will discover how petty their worries really are. I loved the way this story ended. Ladies, we are all on the same team here. We all experience difficulties on a daily basis because we are women. The last thing we need is a bunch of infighting. Let’s be good to each other, support each other, and most importantly let’s respect each other. You never know what someone is going through or what challenges they are facing. In the big scheme of things, working through our differences so that we can help people in far more serious circumstances is a goal we should all strive of achieve. Count your blessings and give your sisters in spirt a virtual hug and a little encouragement.4 stars