The central premise revolves around characters trying to "fix" their lives, though the transformation they experience often comes from trauma rather than the intended wellness techniques.
Multiple characters are burdened by past losses, most notably the Marconi family, who are mourning the death of a son. Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty
The narrative uses wellness jargon to mask illegal and unethical treatments, highlighting how easily people can be manipulated when they are desperate for change. The central premise revolves around characters trying to
Moriarty satirizes the modern obsession with self-improvement and the dangerous lengths people go to for a "universal solution" to their problems. most notably the Marconi family