{"product_id":"lullaby-by-leila-slimani","title":"Lullaby by Leïla Slimani","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLullaby\u003c\/strong\u003e (published in the US as \u003cem\u003eThe Perfect Nanny\u003c\/em\u003e) is a chilling and compulsive psychological thriller by Leïla Slimani that explores motherhood, class, obsession, and the fragile boundaries of trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Myriam, a French-Moroccan lawyer, hires Louise as a nanny for her two young children, life seems idyllic. Louise appears perfect—attentive, devoted, and capable. But beneath her perfect façade lies darkness. As the relationship between the family and their nanny deepens, the boundaries blur and tensions simmer beneath the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough psychological tension and domestic noir style, Slimani creates a disturbing portrait of obsession and the power dynamics within domestic spaces. The novel offers sharp social commentary on class, motherhood, and the invisible labor that sustains modern families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrated in literary circles for its Prix Goncourt win (2016), psychological depth, and unsettling exploration of domestic life, this novel is essential reading. Perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eWe Need to Talk About Kevin\u003c\/em\u003e by Lionel Shriver, \u003cem\u003eThe Push\u003c\/em\u003e by Ashley Audrain, and \u003cem\u003eLittle Fires Everywhere\u003c\/em\u003e by Celeste Ng.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback (January 2019 edition)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good - moderate wear, some page yellowing, all pages present\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Psychological Thriller \/ Literary Fiction \/ Domestic Noir\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jhb Preloved Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44413146103923,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/3357\/6307\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_7c468dc0-5cf2-4435-a441-3bd9b7556530.jpg?v=1772112230","url":"https:\/\/jhbprelovedbooks.co.za\/products\/lullaby-by-leila-slimani","provider":"Jhb Preloved Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}