The Perfect Nanny

The Perfect Nanny inverts the typical thriller structure by starting with the murder, revealing the murderer and the victim. Why reveal the killer up front? What can the narrative accomplish without this mystery to explore?

The Perfect Nanny is based on a real-world incident that took place in New York but is contextualized in Paris, France. What is the author’s purpose in recontextualizing the story? How does the narrative benefit?

Myriam’s character is used to explore the theme of motherhood, specifically the expectations put on women as mothers. Analyze a scene where Myriam confronts judgments on motherhood.