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8 major ways the 'Nine Perfect Strangers' show is different from the book, so far

Claudia WillenAug 18, 2021, 19:02 IST

Nicole Kidman in "Nine Perfect Strangers."Vince Valitutti/Hulu

Warning: This article contains spoilers for "Nine Perfect Strangers."
Hulu's "Nine Perfect Strangers" is based on Liane Moriarty's 2018 novel of the same name.
Insider rounded up the major differences between the limited series and the book, so far.

Tranquillum House is described as a Victorian mansion in the book.

Tranquillum House in "Nine Perfect Strangers." Vince Valitutti/Hulu

Several retreat activities were added in the show.

Grace Van Patten and Luke Evans on "Nine Perfect Strangers." Vince Valitutti/Hulu

Masha's near-death experience in the book is a result of sudden cardiac arrest, not a gun-shot wound.

Nicole Kidman stars in "Nine Perfect Strangers." Vince Valitutti/Hulu

When the guests arrive to Tranquillum House in the book, they aren't allowed to speak or make eye-contact for five days.

"Nine Perfect Strangers" is streaming on Hulu. Vince Valitutti/Hulu

Masha doesn't receive threats in the original story.

Nicole Kidman as Masha on "Nine Perfect Strangers." Vince Valitutti/Hulu

In the novel, Jessica's various plastic surgery procedures are a big pain point in her marriage.

Melvin Gregg and Samara Weaving in "Nine Perfect Strangers." Vince Valitutti/Hulu

Lars is a family attorney, not a journalist, in the novel.

Luke Evans in "Nine Perfect Strangers." Vince Valitutti/Hulu

Masha doesn't know about the Marconis' loss ahead of their arrival at Tranquillum House in the book, and she doesn't give them a discount.

Napoleon Marconi and Heather Marconi on "Nine Perfect Strangers." Vince Valitutti/Hulu

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