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'I started reading and couldn't stop . . . a must-read that will tap into every mother's primal fears' Sophie Hannah
'A well-paced psychological thriller with more than a hint of Minette Walters about it' Sunday Express
'A thought provoking, taut and suspenseful thriller that you won't forget in a hurry.' Easy Living
‘Millar is a genius at capturing the complicated emotions of parenthood, and her taut, suspenseful plot makes this an unputdownable read’ MARIE CLAIRE ‘This compelling and impressive debut is told from the point of view of all three women, and the reader’s sympathy shifts constantly as the story becomes more creepy and unsettling when layers of intrigue and manipulation are slowly revealed’ GUARDIAN ‘Millar exposes brilliantly the dilemma of working mums and clearly has a lot of sympathy for a situation that seems loaded against them . . . perceptive and well-written, The Playdate is utterly compelling and a sure-fire winner’ RED ‘British author Millar’s engrossing debut offers an unsettling, realistic view of friendships, gossip, and loneliness… What starts as a quiet story about neighbors soon builds into a gripping psychological thriller’ PUBLISHERS WEEKLY ‘Like the best thrillers, it is quietly creepy and expertly crafted. Add it to your book club reading list now’ STYLIST ‘Louise Millar’s stunning debut The Playdate [focuses] on three women, but, in the case of this impossible-to- put-down psychological thriller, their lives don’t simply intertwine, they collide, with disastrous consequences… The Playdate is an amazingly accomplished work for a first- time author and I can’t wait to read Louise Millar’s next book.’ IRISH INDEPENDENT ‘This gripping contemporary thriller will have you turning the pages, and re-evaluating people you call friends…’ SARAH BROADHURST, LOVE READING ‘Clever and scary. Millar plays with the darkness beneath apparently normal lives’ IRISH EXAMINER ‘Millar’s well-drawn characters and impeccably structured plot instantly grab the reader and may leave parents wondering who to trust with their children. A supremely accomplished debut thriller by a writer to watch’ BOOKLIST 'A pacy, beautifully written novel that will tap into every mother's nightmares' by Erin Kelly author of THE SICK ROSE
'A well-paced psychological thriller with more than a hint of Minette Walters about it' Sunday Express
'A thought provoking, taut and suspenseful thriller that you won't forget in a hurry.' Easy Living
‘Millar is a genius at capturing the complicated emotions of parenthood, and her taut, suspenseful plot makes this an unputdownable read’ MARIE CLAIRE ‘This compelling and impressive debut is told from the point of view of all three women, and the reader’s sympathy shifts constantly as the story becomes more creepy and unsettling when layers of intrigue and manipulation are slowly revealed’ GUARDIAN ‘Millar exposes brilliantly the dilemma of working mums and clearly has a lot of sympathy for a situation that seems loaded against them . . . perceptive and well-written, The Playdate is utterly compelling and a sure-fire winner’ RED ‘British author Millar’s engrossing debut offers an unsettling, realistic view of friendships, gossip, and loneliness… What starts as a quiet story about neighbors soon builds into a gripping psychological thriller’ PUBLISHERS WEEKLY ‘Like the best thrillers, it is quietly creepy and expertly crafted. Add it to your book club reading list now’ STYLIST ‘Louise Millar’s stunning debut The Playdate [focuses] on three women, but, in the case of this impossible-to- put-down psychological thriller, their lives don’t simply intertwine, they collide, with disastrous consequences… The Playdate is an amazingly accomplished work for a first- time author and I can’t wait to read Louise Millar’s next book.’ IRISH INDEPENDENT ‘This gripping contemporary thriller will have you turning the pages, and re-evaluating people you call friends…’ SARAH BROADHURST, LOVE READING ‘Clever and scary. Millar plays with the darkness beneath apparently normal lives’ IRISH EXAMINER ‘Millar’s well-drawn characters and impeccably structured plot instantly grab the reader and may leave parents wondering who to trust with their children. A supremely accomplished debut thriller by a writer to watch’ BOOKLIST 'A pacy, beautifully written novel that will tap into every mother's nightmares' by Erin Kelly author of THE SICK ROSE
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Single mother Callie has come to rely heavily on her best friend Suzy. But Callie suspects Suzy's life isn't as simple as it seems. It's time she pulled away - going back to work is just the first step towards rediscovering her old confidence. So why does she keep putting off telling Suzy about her new job? Suzy and Callie live close to each other on a typical cramped, anonymous London street. Neighbours seem to move in, and move on, before you have even learned their names. Callie's increased sense of alienation leads her to try to befriend a new resident on her street, Debs. But Debs is anxious, odd. You wouldn't trust her with your child - especially not if you knew anything about her past. A brilliant and chilling evocation of modern life, The Playdate is a real talking-point book for mothers everywhere.
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Callie and Suzy are neighbours on Churchill Road in north London. Callie is a single mother with a frail 5 year old daughter Rae while Suzy has 3 young sons, Henry also 5, and younger twin sons, Otto and Peter. The two women do everything together until Callie decides to dip her toe back into working life and Debs moves in to the same street.
Each of the three women narrate their own short chapters so as readers we are able to piece together their feelings, their secrets and what links these three women together.
The plot moves quickly and as the reader we know something amiss from the blurb. Who's child is in danger, who from and why? The themes in this story range through what makes a friendship, what part the past has to play on our lives and who should you trust? Some of the minor characters seemed to be clichéd but hey clichés exist for a reason!
Although there were some parts to this story which didn't seem to be followed through to their conclusion almost as if they were there to drive the story in one direction in an earlier draft which I found a little confusing. I enjoyed this book and will be keen to see what Louise Millar produces next.
Each of the three women narrate their own short chapters so as readers we are able to piece together their feelings, their secrets and what links these three women together.
The plot moves quickly and as the reader we know something amiss from the blurb. Who's child is in danger, who from and why? The themes in this story range through what makes a friendship, what part the past has to play on our lives and who should you trust? Some of the minor characters seemed to be clichéd but hey clichés exist for a reason!
Although there were some parts to this story which didn't seem to be followed through to their conclusion almost as if they were there to drive the story in one direction in an earlier draft which I found a little confusing. I enjoyed this book and will be keen to see what Louise Millar produces next.
28 of 32 people found the following review helpful
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I enjoyed the writing style of The Playdate which was fast paced and easy to lose yourself in. Louise Millar definitely knows her audience and the central story will strike a chord with most mothers who have had to leave their children with anyone else. To my surprise I found the story quite believeable and unnerving especially with the twist in the final few chapters. The main strength of the twist is the fact that it's logical and not one that leaves you feeling short changed as a number of others have done. I will definitely be looking out for more Louise Millar books after this.
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'The Playdate,' centres on three women, each harbouring their own secrets, living on the same street in Alexandra Park, London. Callie is a single mother who is over-protective of her daughter who suffers from a heart condition. Suzy, an American, is Callie's only friend yet she hides the truth of her failing marriage from her. Debs has just moved into the street, haunted by a traumatic incident from her past.
Whilst tension is built up well, particularly surrounding Debs' mysterious past, due to the blurb and own knowledge of this genre, it is obvious who the 'baddie' is and the actual event that puts a child in danger is not particularly eventful and is over before it even began. Callie's daughter Rae is a likeable character and there are interesting moments but overall it didn't have me turning the pages and it was a chore to find out how the thriller was resolved.
Whilst tension is built up well, particularly surrounding Debs' mysterious past, due to the blurb and own knowledge of this genre, it is obvious who the 'baddie' is and the actual event that puts a child in danger is not particularly eventful and is over before it even began. Callie's daughter Rae is a likeable character and there are interesting moments but overall it didn't have me turning the pages and it was a chore to find out how the thriller was resolved.
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I can not remember this one but must have enjoyed it as it is on the pile of read books that I pass on.
Published 3 days ago by mr darcy
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Dark and disturbing
A very well written tale about the complexities of friendships and family. How well do we really know each other? Read more
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Didn't really do it for me.
The author of this volume shows potential but I found that the characters lacked detail, I found it very difficult to decide which character was which. Read more
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Brilliant!
Brilliant. Cleverly written, quite a few twists that had me guessing. If you like psychological thrillers, I thoroughly recommend this x
Published 20 days ago by Ickle Em
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There were so many unexpected twists and turns, that I had to keep reading to find out what would happen next .
I do highly recommend this book
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I do highly recommend this book
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Published 1 month ago by D. H. Forsyth
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Everyone has secrets.....
A thoroughly enjoyable read with a good plot and twist in the tail! About real life and what could and can happen and could happen to anyone! Read more
Published 1 month ago by BusyReader
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Playdate
This book is a little different to the usual chick lits .
very enjoyable and you dont know who the 'bad' people are till near the end.
great read.
very enjoyable and you dont know who the 'bad' people are till near the end.
great read.
Published 1 month ago by maibe
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Don't be fooled by the title
The Playdate- such an innocent title but this story is anything but! I read this book straight after reading Gone Girl and consider this one to be better written with more twists... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Fievans
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A little predictable
This book was an average read. It started off quite intriguing and I did find myself captivated. However the climax of the story becomes predictable - it was for me anyway.
Published 2 months ago by Anon
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The Playdate
I've just finished reading The Playdate, with three main characters: Callie, Suzy who are both mums in their thirties and live in the same road in London, and are best of friends. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Kevin Roche
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