Audiobook Review - "The Other Mothers" by Katherine Faulkner

The Other Mothers | by Katherine Faulkner 

Narrated by- Louise Brealey and Dakota Blue Richards. 

Publisher- Simon & Schuster Audio.  

Listening time- 12 hours and 24 minutes.  

Published on- December 4, 2023

When a young nanny is found dead in mysterious circumstances, new mom, Tash, is intrigued. She has been searching for a story to launch her career as a freelance journalist. But she has also been searching for something else—new friends to help her navigate motherhood. 

She sees them at her son’s new playgroup. The other mothers. A group of sleek, sophisticated women who live in a neighborhood of tree-lined avenues and stunning houses. The sort of mothers Tash herself would like to be. When the mothers welcome her into their circle, Tash discovers the kind of life she has always dreamt of—their elegant London townhouses a far cry from her cramped basement flat and endless bills. She is quickly swept up into their wealthy world via coffees, cocktails, and playdates. 

But when another young woman is found dead, it’s clear there’s much more to the community than meets the eye. The more Tash investigates, the more she’s led uncomfortably close to the other mothers. Are these women really her friends? Or is there another, more dangerous reason why she has been so quickly accepted into their exclusive world? Who, exactly, is investigating who?

My Thoughts

"The Other Mothers" by Katherine Faulkner is unputdownable! Get ready for this domestic thriller filled with mama drama that takes place in the London area. As a mother of two, I know how hard it can be to find those mommy friendships you so desire. I can tell you that I certainly wouldn't want these mommies as friends.

This story is told from both Tash's point of view and the nanny's point of view until the nanny's murder. It's brilliant in the sense that you can easily follow Tash, the amateur sleuth, and understand how the nanny lived day-to-day.

I spent the entire length of this audiobook trying to piece together who could have killed the young nanny and why. It was a gripping mystery filled with money, drama, and secrets. What are these women hiding, and why?

I've been driving a lot these days, and on Friday evening, after picking up my youngest from school and bringing him home, I felt a little sad knowing that I wouldn't be able to continue listening to "The Other Mothers" until Monday morning. I was so eager to finish this audiobook that I took a solo trip this weekend just so I could complete it. The trip was definitely worth it!

The audiobook narrators did a fantastic job!  Brealey captured Tash's character and held my attention.  Richards has an amazingly smooth voice and it seemed to project the youthfulness of the nanny.

The ending was a little confusing and slightly disappointing, but I still highly recommend this book regardless. 

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