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Leila Slimani

The Perfect Nanny

The Perfect Nanny

A gripping novel by Leila Slimani that explores themes of class, race, and the complexities of motherhood.

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  • Laura Gardner Longo
    Laura Gardner LongoFirst to rec

    “Read it in an afternoon. A slip of a novel with the force of an avalanche. Class, race, the impossible paradigms of motherhood. Have been a fan of Slimani’s excellent fiction ever since.”

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