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Bad Mommy (Polish Edition) Paperback – January 1, 2017
Jolene i Darius Avery sa szczesliwa para i rodzicami kilkuletniej Mercy. Pewnego dnia do sasiedniego domu wprowadza sie tajemnicza Fig. Szybko zaskarbia sobie sympatie mlodego malzenstwa i staje sie powierniczka Jolene.
Z czasem zachowanie Fig zaczyna byc coraz bardziej niepokojace - kobieta gromadzi w domu rzeczy identyczne jak u przyjaciólki, kupuje takie same ubrania, a na Instagramie publikuje zdjecia Dariusa. Czy prawdziwym obiektem jej zainteresowania jest Jolene, jej przystojny maz, czy mala Mercy? A moze chcialaby miec ich wszystkich?
Tarryn Fisher nakreslila niezwykle intrygujace portrety psychologiczne bohaterów. W jakim stopniu ich motywacje sa szczere? A moze wszystko, co pokazuja otoczeniu, to perfekcyjnie wyrezyserowany spektakl?
Najnowsza ksiazka autorki bestsellerowych powiesci Margo, Never never i Mimo moich win.
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Bad Mommy to studium ludzkich namietnosci, nakreslone odwaznie i z pomyslem. Duszna atmosfera narasta i prowadzi do kulminacji, której nikt sie nie spodziewal.
- Hanna Rydlewska, Chillizet
To JEJ dziecko. To JEJ maz. To JEJ dom. TY jestes tutaj tylko na chwile, tylko przypadkiem. A przynajmniej tak jej sie wydaje... Tarryn Fisher ma niepokojacy dar przemawiania glosem psychopatów i ten glos pozostaje z nami na dlugo, zbyt dlugo. PRZERAZAJACA lektura!
- Olga Kowalska, WielkiBuk.com
W dobie Facebooka i Instagrama latwo uznac, ze wszyscy poza nami wioda ciekawe zycie. Ze maja idealna rodzine, wspaniala prace, wiernych przyjaciól i sa dokladnie tacy, jacy my chcielibysmy byc. Trawa jest zawsze bardziej zielona po drugiej stronie plotu. Tarryn Fisher pokazuje, jak bardzo sie mylimy, myslac w ten sposób...
- Anna Misztak, Lubimy Czytac
Wszystko, co powiesz, moze byc uzyte przeciwko tobie. Kazdy drobiazg bedzie wykorzystany, by cie oczernic lub zranic. Nie istnieje zadna skuteczna strategia radzenia sobie z psychopata oprócz jednej - ucieczki. Powiesc Tarryn Fisher przeraza bardziej niz niejeden horror. Jesli przeczytasz ja uwaznie, uczuli cie na pozornie malo znaczace sygnaly...
- Sylwia Skorstad, Republika Kobiet
Jesli wydaje wam sie, ze wiecie, do czego zdolna jest w swoich powiesciach Tarryn Fisher, to jestescie w bledzie. Bad Mommy to thriller psychologiczny, jakiego dotad nie bylo. Nie mozecie przejsc obojetnie!
- Zuzanna Burkowska, Kulturalna Szafa
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- Print length320 pages
- LanguagePolish
- PublisherSine Qua Non
- Publication dateJanuary 1, 2017
- Dimensions5.31 x 0.94 x 8.27 inches
- ISBN-108365836084
- ISBN-13978-8365836083
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- Publisher : Sine Qua Non; 1st edition (January 1, 2017)
- Language : Polish
- Paperback : 320 pages
- ISBN-10 : 8365836084
- ISBN-13 : 978-8365836083
- Item Weight : 12 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.31 x 0.94 x 8.27 inches
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"...of the story via the other two main characters make this a very enjoyable and even addictive (sorry Darius) reading experience...." Read more
"...For the most part, this is a great read because it is unique and warped...." Read more
"...And lastly, our beautiful and willing to love and teach others, Jolene. She is a writer writing under a pen name...." Read more
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"Bad Mommy by Tarryn Fisher is one of the best psychological thrillers I have read in years of reading psychological thrillers...." Read more
"...Seriously, are people TRULY this crazy?? Yikes! It’s scary good. I do have a lot of unanswered questions though. Like, is it a true story?..." Read more
"...Anyway, the characters were true to life, story started out normally kept you glued, interesting plot, big twist, ending nothing to write home about...." Read more
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"...There are a couple of plot holes here and there but the overall quality of story and writing make it easy for the reader mind to gloss over minor..." Read more
"...life, story started out normally kept you glued, interesting plot, big twist, ending nothing to write home about. Personally, I was disappointed." Read more
"...speed up with each character and chapter all added up to a very well constructed novel. And the endings?..." Read more
"Tarryn’s books are always so unique, so different. So Tarryn. What happens when someone becomes fixated on your life?..." Read more
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"...there but the overall quality of story and writing make it easy for the reader mind to gloss over minor imperfections...." Read more
"...The events of Bad Mommy were mindblowing. Tarryn Fisher's writing was great as usual, but it's these three characters that really make this story...." Read more
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"...is probably absolutely insane to admit, but I LOVE reading from a well-written, unreliable narrator...." Read more
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"...Those two characters are developed very well...." Read more
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"...Fig, Darius, and Jolene are fascinating characters, each has psychological issues, though some are far more terrifying than others...." Read more
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"...was so much depth to Bad Mommy, so many twists and turns that were so satisfying. Right after I finished I wanted to read it again...." Read more
"...But it was interesting, addicting and I needed more and kept reading and reading...." Read more
"Yowza!! Tarryn did it again! She managed to suck me in, chew me up and spit me out. I absolutely LOVED Bad Mommy from the very first page...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2018Bad Mommy by Tarryn Fisher is one of the best psychological thrillers I have read in years of reading psychological thrillers. It is a five-star plus Amazon read which I highly recommend. I didn’t even mind paying the full Amazon price of USD 3.99. It has a very different organizational style which almost makes it three novels in one while still having one easily recognized theme and story. The three parts; The Psychopath, The Sociopath, and The Writer, tell one disturbing and twisted story in fifty-two chapters from three points of view. I liked the title of Chapter fifty-two; Chapter One.
I listened to one-third of the book on Audible.com while traveling to and from work. The narration, by Brittany Pressley, Lance Greenfield, and Carly Robins is superb. But the story was so interesting I switched to reading it because I became impatient with the speed of the narration. I read faster than the narrators speak. Yes, there is a handy little button in Audible that allows me to speed up the reading but then the sound would have been distorted. In the 1x narration speed, the story is creepy.
Fig is the psychopath. She is married to George and they had tried to have a child. She blamed the miscarriage on George. Not that he had anything to do with the miscarriage physically, it just seemed to Fig that he got over it quickly, didn’t want to talk about it, and did not pay attention to Fig’s feelings. Luckily, Fig had a series of therapists to help her get over the tragedy. Her favorite therapist convinced Fig that her baby was alive but in another body. When Fig found her baby, their two souls would recognize each other and Fig would able to reclaim her baby and be the good mother she knew she could be.
Jolene is the writer. She has a cute child named Mercy Moo. Living with husband Darius, she has a vaguely defined marital relationship that might be considered an open marriage. But Jolene doesn’t consider it that way. She doesn’t stray and doesn’t want to. She doesn’t want Darius to stray either. She only demands one thing, the truth. What she doesn’t want to really know, what she might know but does not admit, won’t hurt her. She has an interesting new neighbor with an odd fixation that Jolene is slow to notice and even slower to admit. The neighbor, Fig has one fixation Jolene does not know about. Fig has identified Mercy as her lost child and soulmate.
Darius is the sociopath. He might be able to diagnose himself as one since he is a counselor/therapist/psychologist; his credential is a bit unclear. Darius has no interest in self-diagnosis and would never believe himself to be a sociopath. He is too busy dealing with his sex addiction. Among other things, he must conceal his activities from his wife. Then he must conceal his sexual activities with his patients from investigations by ethics boards and police. Darius recognizes that Fig is a psychopath and a danger to Jolene. But he is also fascinated by Fig and the possibilities that the manipulation of Fig might bring to the satisfaction of his addiction.
This is the second novel I have read/listened to by Tarryn Fisher. The first one I reviewed, The Opportunist, was underwhelming. I couldn’t believe I finished it. In that review, I mentioned that Fisher might be a “pendulum” writer who produced both really good and much less-than-good novels. This novel was so much the polar opposite that my view is confirmed but now I have to go read more from her to see where other of her novels fit on the scale of from mediocre to great. Bad Mommy is great.
There are a couple of plot holes here and there but the overall quality of story and writing make it easy for the reader mind to gloss over minor imperfections. There is probably language that is offensive to some, especially females. I found this interesting since the author is female. Her female characters (not Darius the sex addict) use the forbidden “c***” word. No, this does not refer to a male appendage. But, there are female artists such as Sally Fields who have a very different take on the use of the word. I digress.
The three main characters of the novel offer the reader many surprises. There are action events, such as who is doing what to whom but the real surprises come with the development or degeneration of the thinking and minds of the Sociopath and the Writer. Those two characters are developed very well. Darius seems sort of stuck as far as character development but, again, the excellence of the story via the other two main characters make this a very enjoyable and even addictive (sorry Darius) reading experience. Once I switched from Audible to Kindle print, I didn’t stop reading until the end. And the end is simply clever. Not cerebral, but clever.
On to read more Tarryn Fisher novels.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2017This book is twisted! And I really mean that. Tarryn Fisher has sucessfully brought us into the minds of true psychopaths/sociopaths with this one and I couldn’t be more thrilled. To say this book is unique is an understatement though because it is so far off the beaten path that I felt very frazzled while reading it! Seriously, are people TRULY this crazy?? Yikes! It’s scary good. I do have a lot of unanswered questions though. Like, is it a true story? The author has lead us to believe it just may be… And what happens next? Is this book going to have a follow-up? I feel it ended too abruptly… Gah. I don’t really know what to think about this one so it is extremely hard to review. But I will do my best.
For the most part, this is a great read because it is unique and warped. It is told in three different perspectives, but two of the narrators are very unreliable. Why? Because they are flat out liars! Conniving is an understatement for them and readers won’t believe what they are seeing once the story begins to unravel. Even more intriguing is the fact that the author has lead us to believe that this is because of psychopathy, and I tend to edge towards that view myself. The third perspective is told in the “victims” voice. While I enjoyed her side of the story, I sort of wish it wasn’t really included because it is much different than the first 65% of the book. However, I do understand why it was included, I just didn’t care for it as much (not as exciting, ya know?).
What readers can EXPECT from this book are stalkers tendencies, a lot of secrets and lies, and other unimaginable things that will leave you shaking your head in disgust. Now, this is not because the book is disgusting (it’s not), it’s because some of the character’s actions ae utterly deplorable. Also, this is NOT a romance, so if this is something you were expecting than think again. There are not hearts, flowers, or smiles, only despicable people who have some serious issues. You have been warned.
With all of that being said, I have to admit I rather enjoyed this book. It was not exactly what I was expecting but I think this made me enjoy it more. Now that I have had a taste of the authors unique flair when it comes to writing, I will be picking up and reading more of her books. I actually have a few of them on my kindle and I can’t wait to dive in.
Top reviews from other countries
- MiaReviewed in Germany on January 4, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars I Can Be A Better You
Typical Tarryn Fisher; cannot put down, chew your nails psychological thriller! Top read!
- A.MReviewed in Australia on May 4, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Could not put this down!
Amazing! One of those books you couldn't put down!
- MJ SymmondsReviewed in Canada on January 2, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars Hop on the crazy train!!!!
So my first read of 2017 and what a way to start the year!!
Tarryn Fisher certainly knows how to write psychological thriller. I was so immersed in this story. It captivates you and you need to know what Fig the crazy, messed up psycho is plotting next. Fig is a very interesting character to say the least. Her crazy sociopathic mind has convinced her that the soul of her miscarried baby lives in Mercy the child of Jolene Avery. She has convinced herself that she deserves to live Jolene's life - The husband & the child must be hers.
"I see you getting things you don't deserve, living it up. It f-ing sucks. I feel resentful because I deserve it more than you do. I could be a better you, that's what it boils down to. I'm every woman; it's all in me."
When I say this woman is bat s*** crazy I mean it in the most deluded way. They say that imitation is the biggest form of flattery but there are some that take it to a whole new level.
"I think I 'll go with the cancer thing again, I thought, stepping through the back door. It added just enough vunerability."
Now Jolene and Darius are quite the characters as well. Darius is a Psychlogist who has demons of his own and Jolene is an author who tries to see the good in everyone and help people who need her in their lives. She feels that even though Darius thinks Fig is a stalker and trying to emulate Jolene that she just needs someone in her life to make her feel important.
"She likes to win, but you're the most important person to beat. She's obsessed with trying to one-up you. I mean she's obsessed with you in general, but one-upping her obsession is definitely priority."
This book is all kinds of messed up but in the most perfect way. Ms. Fisher weaves such an enthralling tale of obsession that takes you on a trip to an epic train wreck.
P.S. The ending, pure brilliance.
- CélineReviewed in France on February 19, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars A unique and frightening read
Same as last year, I wanted to start off the year with one of my favorite authors' new book. Let's say that I wasn't disappointed.
As always, Tarryn Fisher's books are quite unique in their perspective, I found the writing to be excellent and compelling. I couldn't put the book down with how uncomfortable I felt throughout all the scenes. We can see the actions from three different characters who we found out to be unreliable in their narrative. It's up to the reader to discern the "truth" from the "imagined" and it's quite clever.
If you like twisted characters, damaged people and brillant plot ? Go ahead, you'll thank me later.
- CundykjReviewed in the United Kingdom on March 14, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars Teal is the new black.
Imitation is a form of flattery, but when it extends to full on stalking it becomes poison.
Tarryn Fisher is like a seer. She observes all. Notes all. Understands all and then writes it in a book with her black heart and her tattoos and bangles.
(Note to self - check out Etsy for a cute snake bangle and buy a skull at the same time.)
Her characters are perfectly scripted; Nothing missing apart from a conscience here and there. Fig Coxbury is a mentalist! She gets fixated on Mercy Moon (relative of Margo???) which in turns leads to an obsession with her parents Jolene (as in Dolly Parton) and Darius. I knew a Darius once, he was really sexy.
(NB - check where I can buy 212 Aftershave, I heard it's lovely.)
Just like Leah, the best worst book character in the world ever, Fig wormed her way into my affections. Was she this unconfident person who had to hide behind the persona of another to feel accepted? Or was she really that screwed up mentally that she believed her own lies?
Book is amazing, I poop you not. I've decided I might actually be Slytherin after all and I'm thinking of getting my hubster to get one of those trendy hairstyles where it's shaved at the sides and longer on top. Might get him to buy a grey overcoat too and drink red wine - hold, he does that already.
PLNs are for life, not just for Christmas.