The Hypnotist's Love Story Explained

The Hypnotist's Love Story
Author:	Liane Moriarty
Country:	Australia
Published:	2011
Publisher:	Pan Macmillan (Aus) Berkley Books (US)
Pages:	416
Isbn:	9781742610603
Preceded By:	What Alice Forgot

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.

Reception

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

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]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 'The Hypnotist's Love Story' examines complex issues of stalking - The Boston Globe. BostonGlobe.com.
2. Web site: The Hypnotist's Love Story . 19 March 2012. Publishers Weekly.
3. Web site: THE HYPNOTIST'S LOVE STORY | Kirkus Reviews. www.kirkusreviews.com.
4. Web site: ABC Orders 'Hypnotist's Love Story' Drama Pilot Starring Heather Graham Based On Liane Moriarty Book. Nellie. Andreeva. January 14, 2019.