Don’t let it control you. But today, with the roads almost station‐ ary thanks to heavy traffic, it’s full. We’d love your help. Beautifully written and very atmospheric, with a perfect, claustrophobic setting; a remote, modern hotel that used to be a sanatorium in the Swiss mountains. It becomes clear very early in the book that this is a detective story taking place in the gorgeously scary location - a remote hotel in the Swiss Alps. Gothic thriller, they said. Pearse writes prose fresh and crisp as Swiss Alp powder, and her characters fascinate even as their numbers dwindle.” . In for four, hold, then out for seven. Her heart is racing. A killer wearing a gas mask! . At the pinnacle of her twentysomething life. In off‐peak season, the funicular is usually half empty. After an avalanche, someone turns up missing. The winds are howling, the snow is pelting in every direction, there’s a missing person, and a dead body shows up....!” —Reese Witherspoon 5 ⭐️ atmospheric read! The winds are howling, the snow is pelting in every direction, there’s a missing person, and a dead body shows up....!” —Reese Witherspoon I'm so glad that I wasn't the only one that was confused! The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse is a creepy thrilling locked door mystery about a sanatorium turned into a hotel. EXCERPT: She closes her eyes and hears echoed threats. Looking at Will, she tries to concentrate on his face, the familiar shadow of stubble grazing his chin, the untamable dark blond tufts of his hair. Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2021. "An eerie, atmospheric novel that had me completely on the edge of my seat." For all its hype this was a very disappointing boring read. He tries to mask it, but she can hear the frustration in his voice. After an avalanche, someone turns up missing. See all 34 questions about The Sanatorium…, 2021: What Women Born In The 1970s Have Read So Far This Year, Reese Witherspoon's Book Club x Hello Sunshine, Sandy *The world could end while I was reading and I would never notice*, The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse - Starting May 5th 2021, April 2021 Readalong: The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse, The Sanatorium - Sarah Pearse - 3.5 Stars, 'Mexican Gothic' Takes Readers Deep into Danger. Claustrophobic and unerringly creepy, The Sanatorium is a stunningly effective psychological thriller that questions the trustworthiness of memory. Her breath is coming shallow now, fast. . I was very much looking forward to this. Her brothers. Let’s set the mood.... You’re in a remote location—at a hotel—and there’s a snowstorm. First, let’s talk about this book’s Gothic elements. This was, of course, before the discovery of antibiotics, which provided an actual cure for tuberculosis and other diseases. This would make a brilliant film. “The Sanatorium is an absolutely splendid Gothic thriller — gracious in its nods to the classic locked-room mystery, yet bold enough to burst out of that room through the window. If you like locked room mysteries filled with suspense then this is the book for you. Disappointing - If only the actual novel had been as engaging as the synopsis. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. For press enquiries, please contact Leman PR, Lausanne. The epilogue is foreshadowing for the next book featuring Elin. Long plagued by troubling rumors, the former abandoned sanatorium has since been renovated into a five-star minimalist hotel. Her shoulders tense. A sodden sleeve brushes her cheek. Reese proclaims that it’s “an eerie, atmospheric novel” which, to me, seemed like a perfect audio. This was, of course, before the discovery of antibiotics, which provided an actual cure for tuberculosis and other diseases. Question about The Sanatorium: “Who was on the funicular stalking Elin at the end of the book? 3.5 stars: “The Sanatorium” by Sarah Pearse is Reese Witherspoon’s February book choice. “I want to get out.” “What?” Will turns. . If only the characters could decipher the clues left by the murderer!! Half-hidden by forest and overshadowed by threatening peaks, Le Sommet has always been a sinister place. Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2021, During the late 1800s and early 1900s, the medical community opened a new type of institution: the sanatorium. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Her throat contracts. AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK 'The Sanatorium will keep you checking over your shoulder. Half-hidden by forest and overshadowed by threatening peaks, Le Sommet has always been a sinister place. Let’s set the mood.... You’re in a remote location—at a hotel—and there’s a snowstorm. “I don’t feel right.” Will lowers his voice. Welcome back. [ Who was the guy on the train ?!! People start to disappear and the disgruntled detective from the UK gets on with an investigation. She’s thin. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. “Will, I’m burning up.” His features contract. Elin’s other brother died when they were kids which leads her to believe her brother was involved. The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse has all the elements of a great story. The main building was designed in the early nineteenth century by Caron’s great-grandfather, Pierre. It’s as if someone’s hollowed her out, carved the very core of her away. I didn't care enough about any of the characters to worry about who was going to get bumped off, and I really disliked the main character, Elin, whose demeanour verged on histrionic (in the emotional sense), being constantly on the brink of tears. REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK An instant New York Times bestseller! REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK An instant New York Times bestseller! “Your inhaler,” Will urges. .” She knows what he’s trying to say: Isaac. Boy. I could not figure out who the killer was from this small group. We can always go back. What book is similar to the Sanitorium. Oh Reese, I’m sure if I met you in “real life,” I would find you to be a lovely person, but I just have to put this out there - your book selections suck.... Great question, Linda! First, it suffers from a deadly case of telling instead of showing. Her eyes dance over the scrawled letters weaving up the metal: Michel 2010Bisous xxxInes & Ric 2016Following the words up to the window, she startles. The Berghof sanatorium is located on a mountain, both geographically and figuratively, a separate world. Then salt water; frothing, sloshing over her mouth, her nose . However I didn't really feel Switzerland coming through - it could have been any snowbound location. I should have thought about it more, or at least spoken to him properly before we let him book.” “It’s not too late. Refresh and try again. The ending is a complete "this is how I did it" dump, which really sucks. . A sanatorium (which of course has a dark history) converted into a hotel. Richard Osman 'An eerie, atmospheric novel that had me completely on the edge of my seat.' “Where is it?” Scrabbling in her pocket, she pulls it out, pushes down: good. THE SANATORIUM is a wildly engaging blend of Gothic suspense and locked room mystery. Her lungs are fighting, desperately trying to drag in oxygen. Elin is a detective that has been on a prolonged leave who is celebrating her brother’s engageme. Pearse writes prose fresh and crisp as Swiss Alp powder, and her characters fascinate even as their numbers dwindle.” Designed to be a place where tuberculosis patients could receive treatment for their illness, these care facilities were usually built in high altitude locations in order to provide the freshest of air, as at the time, that cold and fresh air was believed to be the best treatment for diseases of the lung. “The Sanatorium is an absolutely splendid Gothic thriller — gracious in its nods to the classic locked-room mystery, yet bold enough to burst out of that room through the window. ‍♀️. $15.19 . The perfect chilling thriller. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Knowelden’s command of French provided the story with a European feel which is perfect since the story takes place in the Swiss Alps. She presses again, feels the rush of gas hit the back of her throat, reach her windpipe. What I love about this book is the homage it pays to a 1939 classic, Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None,” which I read last month. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. She’s been training nonstop since her mother’s death. "The Sanatorium" was nothing like I thought it would be. Unfortunately, the characters lacked depth and were unlikable making it hard to connect and finish the novel. Sharing some inspiration for Le Sommet, the hotel in my novel that’s as been converted from an abandoned (and creepy!) Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. . Something went wrong. My heart was pounding just after reading the prologue and the tension and fear doesn't let up until the last page. I could not figure out who the killer was from this small group. Please try again. Please try again. Slow. The author truly captures the essence of Christie’s plot, of being stranded in an isolated location as a series of murders are being meticulously carried out, leaving each character wondering and attempting to deduce “who did it” and who will be next. I could not get enough. I love a good book in which the the building is as much a main character as the actual characters. Thanks. What should i read next? We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Set aside at 58%, then later decided I wouldn't be finishing it. Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2021. until you can't. Highly recommended. This one gave us serious chills—and it wasn’t just Pearse’s evocative descriptions of the icy, unforgiving locale. People are killed, so someone in the hotel has to be the killer. Her head swims. I chose to listen to the audio, narrated by Elizabeth Knowelden. 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